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During morning SIEM review, an analyst sees 37 failed SSH logins followed by a successful login to a Linux server from a jump host. The account belongs to a configuration-management service account, and the activity occurred inside the normal maintenance window. What should the analyst do next to determine whether the alert is a true positive or a false positive?
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
Immediately isolate the Linux server from the network and begin recovery.
Isolation may be necessary if compromise is confirmed, but it does not validate the event first.
B
Best answer
Correlate the event with the approved maintenance ticket and automation job logs.
Matching the authentication pattern to a change ticket and automation logs is the best validation step. It confirms whether the repeated failures and successful login were produced by an approved task rather than malicious activity. This is the most efficient way to distinguish a true positive from an expected operational event without disrupting a legitimate maintenance process.
C
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Reset the service account password before reviewing any additional evidence.
Changing credentials may be necessary after confirmation, but it does not answer whether the alert was expected.
D
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Disable SSH on the server until the next patch cycle is complete.
Disabling SSH is a broad control that could break maintenance access and is not the first validation step.
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: Correlate the event with the approved maintenance ticket and automation job logs. — The best next step is to compare the alert against approved maintenance records and automation logs. In operations, the analyst should first determine whether the activity matches a sanctioned job, such as a configuration-management run or scripted deployment. That correlation helps separate normal service-account behavior from suspicious brute-force or lateral-movement activity. If the change ticket, schedule, and command history align, the alert is likely a false positive and can be documented accordingly. Why others are wrong: A is too disruptive before validation and could interrupt legitimate maintenance. C may be part of a response if compromise is confirmed, but it does not help verify the alert. D is a heavy-handed availability impact and not appropriate as an initial triage action when the activity may be expected.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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