312-39 Proactive Threat Detection Practice Question
An organization uses the Diamond Model for threat intelligence. Which component of the model should an analyst prioritize to identify the infrastructure an adversary uses to communicate with compromised internal hosts?
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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Infrastructure
The infrastructure node in the Diamond Model specifically maps the physical and logical communication channels used by the adversary.
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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Infrastructure
Why this is correct
The infrastructure vertex represents the tools and channels used by an adversary.
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Capability
Why it's wrong here
Capability defines the tools and techniques used by the adversary.
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Adversary
Why it's wrong here
The adversary node describes the actor or organization behind the threat.
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Victim
Why it's wrong here
The victim node identifies the target of the attack.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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