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SPLK-5001 Threat And Attack Types Practice Question

An attacker is using a technique that involves 'living off the land' by utilizing legitimate system tools. Which data model is most effective to monitor these tools?

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Endpoint

The Endpoint data model captures process execution, which is the primary indicator of living-off-the-land techniques.

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Network Traffic
Why it's wrong here
This only shows network behavior, not the tools running locally.
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Endpoint
Why this is correct
The Endpoint data model captures execution of tools, making it the primary tool for detection.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Only shows user login.
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Change Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Focuses on configuration changes, not tool execution.

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