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SSCP Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are effective methods…
Which TWO of the following are effective methods for monitoring risk in real-time?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse periodic review activities (like access reviews or vulnerability scans) with real-time monitoring, failing to recognize that only SIEM and IDS provide continuous, automated analysis of live data.
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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Security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Security information and event management (SIEM) systems aggregate and correlate logs from multiple sources in real-time, enabling immediate detection and response to security incidents. They provide continuous monitoring and alerting, which is essential for real-time risk management.
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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User access reviews
Why it's wrong here
Reviews are typically periodic, not real-time.
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Security information and event management (SIEM) systems
Why this is correct
SIEM collects and analyzes logs in real-time.
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Quarterly vulnerability scanning
Why it's wrong here
Scans are periodic, not real-time.
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Annual penetration testing
Why it's wrong here
Annual tests are point-in-time, not continuous.
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Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
Why this is correct
IDS monitors network traffic continuously.
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