ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
A configuration management tool detects that a critical server's security settings have changed from the approved baseline. What is the first action the security team should take?
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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Investigate the root cause of the configuration change
The first step is to investigate the cause of the drift, as it may indicate a misconfiguration or compromise.
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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Investigate the root cause of the configuration change
Why this is correct
Correct. Understanding why the change occurred is crucial.
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Isolate the server from the network
Why it's wrong here
Isolation may be necessary if compromise is suspected, but investigation should come first.
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Automatically revert the settings to the baseline
Why it's wrong here
Automatic reversion could disrupt legitimate changes; investigation is needed first.
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Update the baseline to match the current configuration
Why it's wrong here
Updating baseline without investigation may accept insecure settings.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Baseline
A baseline is a documented starting point for the normal performance and behavior of a system, network, or component, used to detect changes and troubleshoot issues.
Key term
Misconfiguration
Misconfiguration is when a system, device, or software is set up incorrectly, leaving it vulnerable to attack or causing it to malfunction.
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