CND Network Defense Management Practice Question
An enterprise network defense team is establishing the first phase of the Network Defense Lifecycle Management process. Which primary activity must occur during the initial 'Assessment and Analysis' phase?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Identifying and cataloging all network assets, data flows, and current vulnerabilities
The Assessment and Analysis phase evaluates existing network assets, vulnerabilities, and baseline security posture to inform defense strategies.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Identifying and cataloging all network assets, data flows, and current vulnerabilities
Why this is correct
Asset discovery and vulnerability identification form the baseline of security analysis.
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Conducting incident containment following a zero-day breach
Why it's wrong here
Incident containment is part of incident response, not lifecycle assessment.
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Deploying next-generation firewalls across core network segments
Why it's wrong here
Deployment occurs in the implementation phase, subsequent to assessment.
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Decommissioning obsolete routers and end-of-life switches
Why it's wrong here
Decommissioning occurs in the retirement phase of the lifecycle.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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