200-201 Security Monitoring Practice Question
Which of the following is a valid indicator of compromise (IoC)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A file hash (MD5)
An IoC is any artifact observed on a network or system that indicates a potential intrusion. File hashes (MD5/SHA-256) are commonly used IoCs.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A file hash (MD5)
Why this is correct
File hashes uniquely identify malicious files.
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The company's logo
Why it's wrong here
Logos are not IoCs.
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An employee's email address
Why it's wrong here
While email addresses can be IoCs in phishing, they are less common than file hashes.
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A user's full name
Why it's wrong here
Personal information is not an IoC.
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