312-39 Proactive Threat Detection Practice Question
An organization is implementing a proactive detection strategy using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Which phase of the implementation should the SOC prioritize to maximize detection coverage against common enterprise threats?
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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Map existing log sources to high-prevalence ATT&CK techniques
Mapping existing log sources to techniques allows the SOC to identify visibility gaps and prioritize intelligence collection.
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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Purchase every available threat intelligence feed on the market
Why it's wrong here
Information overload will prevent effective analysis and consume resources.
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Rewrite all existing SIEM correlation rules from scratch
Why it's wrong here
This is a resource-intensive process that does not guarantee improved coverage.
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Focus only on detecting the 'Command and Control' phase
Why it's wrong here
Focusing on one phase leaves the rest of the kill chain unprotected.
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Map existing log sources to high-prevalence ATT&CK techniques
Why this is correct
This identifies which techniques are currently detectable and where the gaps exist.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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