SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Secops Frameworks And Threat Response Architecture
When planning an incident response table-top exercise for a Security Operations team, which framework provides a standardized taxonomy for describing adversary behaviors and tactics?
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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MITRE ATT&CK Framework
MITRE ATT&CK provides a comprehensive matrix of adversary tactics and techniques.
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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PCI-DSS v4.0
Why it's wrong here
PCI-DSS is a compliance standard for payment card security.
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ITIL v4 Service Management
Why it's wrong here
ITIL is an IT service management framework.
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ISO/IEC 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is an information security management system standard.
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MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Why this is correct
MITRE ATT&CK provides standard terminology for adversary techniques.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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