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A SIEM rule flags a Linux server because it makes outbound HTTPS connections to the same cloud IP every 15 minutes. The server runs an approved patch agent that should check in on a regular schedule. Which two checks best validate whether the alert is a false positive? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
Assume the traffic is benign because it happens on a fixed schedule.
Incorrect because malware can also beacon at regular intervals. A schedule alone is not enough to prove legitimacy.
B
Best answer
Compare the process name, parent process, and digital signature to the approved agent baseline.
Correct because a known process tree and valid signature are strong indicators that the behavior belongs to the sanctioned patch agent. This helps confirm whether the activity matches expected system behavior.
C
Best answer
Verify the destination domain and certificate chain against vendor documentation.
Correct because a legitimate patch agent should contact a documented vendor endpoint with expected certificate details. Matching the destination reduces the chance that the alert is tied to malicious beaconing.
D
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Suppress all alerts from the host permanently after this one event.
Incorrect because a permanent suppression could hide future malicious behavior. Tuning should be based on validated evidence, not a single assumption.
E
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Stop collecting logs from the server so the same alert does not recur.
Incorrect because reducing visibility makes detection worse. The better approach is to validate the behavior and tune the rule if needed.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Compare the process name, parent process, and digital signature to the approved agent baseline. — The best validation steps are to compare the endpoint process details and signatures against the approved agent baseline, and to verify the destination domain and certificate chain against vendor documentation. Those checks connect host behavior with a trusted external endpoint, which is the strongest way to confirm an expected update check. Regular timing alone is not sufficient because malicious beaconing can look similar. Why others are wrong: A fixed schedule does not prove benign activity, and permanent suppression is too risky without evidence. Turning off logging would reduce the SOC’s visibility and could hide a real incident. Correlation of process, signature, and destination evidence is the correct investigative path.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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