ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
Which tier in a Security Operations Center (SOC) is primarily responsible for triaging alerts and determining whether to escalate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Tier 1
Tier 1 analysts monitor alerts and perform initial triage, escalating potential incidents to Tier 2 for deeper investigation.
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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SOC Manager
Why it's wrong here
The SOC Manager oversees operations, not daily triage.
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Tier 3
Why it's wrong here
Tier 3 performs advanced analysis and threat hunting.
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Tier 2
Why it's wrong here
Tier 2 conducts deeper investigation, not initial triage.
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Tier 1
Why this is correct
Correct. Tier 1 handles initial alert monitoring and triage.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
SOC
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized team that monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents to protect an organization's information systems.
Key term
Triage
Triage is the process of quickly assessing and prioritizing security incidents based on their severity, impact, and urgency to determine the appropriate response.
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