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200-201 Practice Question: Which three steps are part of the network…
Which three steps are part of the network intrusion analysis process according to Cisco best practices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between the analysis process steps and adjacent security functions (prevention, remediation) to see if candidates confuse the reactive analysis workflow with proactive or corrective actions.
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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Collection
Collection is correct because the network intrusion analysis process begins with gathering raw data from sources such as NetFlow, syslogs, and packet captures (PCAP). This step ensures that all relevant evidence is preserved for subsequent detection and analysis, aligning with Cisco's best practices for incident response.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Collection
Why this is correct
Collecting data from network sources is the first step.
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Detection
Why this is correct
Detecting anomalies or alerts is a core step.
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Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Prevention is a proactive measure, not part of analysis.
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Analysis
Why this is correct
Analyzing collected data to identify threats.
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Remediation
Why it's wrong here
Remediation occurs after analysis, as a response.
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