SPLK-5001 SIEM Defenses And Data Practices Practice Question

You need to modify the default 'Risk Score' logic for a specific asset. Where should this customization occur?

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In the 'Risk Scoring' configuration or via lookup tables.

The 'Risk Analysis' framework or 'Risk Scoring' configuration pages allow for modifying how scores are calculated for specific assets.

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By changing the sourcetype definition.
Why it's wrong here
Sourcetype definitions do not handle scoring logic.
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In the 'limits.conf' file.
Why it's wrong here
limits.conf is for system limits, not business logic.
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By editing the 'notable_event' python script.
Why it's wrong here
Editing core system scripts is unsupported.
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In the 'Risk Scoring' configuration or via lookup tables.
Why this is correct
Risk factors are managed through these UI and data-driven methods.

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