CAS-004 Security Operations Practice Question
A security team is evaluating an EDR solution. Which of the following capabilities is a primary differentiator between EDR and traditional antivirus?
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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Behavioral analysis and detection
EDR focuses on continuous monitoring and recording of endpoint activities, enabling detection of suspicious behaviors that may indicate an attack, even if no known signature exists. Traditional antivirus relies on signature-based detection. Behavior-based detection is a core EDR capability.
Answer analysis
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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Centralized policy management
Why it's wrong here
Centralized management is common in both EDR and modern antivirus.
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File integrity monitoring
Why it's wrong here
File integrity monitoring is often part of EDR but is not the primary differentiator; behavior detection is.
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Signature-based detection of known malware
Why it's wrong here
Signature-based detection is a feature of traditional antivirus, not a differentiator for EDR.
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Behavioral analysis and detection
Why this is correct
Behavioral analysis is a key EDR capability, allowing detection of novel threats.
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