This CRISC practice question tests your understanding of it risk identification. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A security operations center (SOC) analyst notices multiple failed login attempts from an internal IP address followed by a successful login from an unusual geographic location. Which risk identification technique should the risk manager use to assess this as a potential risk?
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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Perform user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) on the user account
Option A is correct because analyzing user behavior analytics (UBA) can identify anomalous patterns indicative of account compromise, turning an event into a risk. Option B is incorrect because a vulnerability scan does not detect behavioral anomalies. Option C is incorrect because a phishing simulation tests user awareness, not specific events. Option D is incorrect because log review alone may not contextualize the event as a risk without behavioral analysis.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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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Run a phishing simulation for the user
Why it's wrong here
Simulation tests awareness, not current event.
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Review the logs manually for other indicators
Why it's wrong here
Manual review may miss context; analytics is more effective.
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Conduct a vulnerability scan on the workstation
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability scan does not address behavioral anomalies.
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Perform user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) on the user account
Why this is correct
UEBA detects deviations from normal behavior, signaling potential compromise.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related CRISC NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
IT Risk Identification — This question tests IT Risk Identification — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Perform user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) on the user account — Option A is correct because analyzing user behavior analytics (UBA) can identify anomalous patterns indicative of account compromise, turning an event into a risk. Option B is incorrect because a vulnerability scan does not detect behavioral anomalies. Option C is incorrect because a phishing simulation tests user awareness, not specific events. Option D is incorrect because log review alone may not contextualize the event as a risk without behavioral analysis.
What should I do if I get this CRISC question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related CRISC NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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