CySA+ Knowledge Areas Covered Flashcards

Which of the following is primarily responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in an organization’s IT infrastructure?

Answer: Vulnerability management team

The vulnerability management team is specifically tasked with systematically identifying, assessing, and prioritizing security weaknesses within an organization's IT infrastructure. They use tools and processes like vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to discover flaws before attackers can exploit them.

What is the purpose of implementing security information and event management (SIEM) in a security operations center (SOC)?

Answer: To monitor and respond to incidents in real-time

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems aggregate and analyze security logs and events from various sources across an organization's network. Their primary purpose in a SOC is to provide real-time monitoring, detect suspicious activities, and facilitate rapid incident response by alerting security analysts to potential threats.

Which of the following best describes the concept of "least privilege" in security operations?

Answer: Granting users only the minimal access necessary to perform their duties

The principle of least privilege is a fundamental security concept that dictates users and systems should only be granted the minimum level of access required to perform their legitimate functions. This minimizes the potential damage if an account is compromised, as an attacker would only gain limited access.

What should be the first step in the incident response process after identifying a potential security breach?

Answer: Contain the incident to prevent further damage

After identifying a security breach, the immediate priority in incident response is containment. This involves taking steps to limit the scope and impact of the incident, such as isolating affected systems or blocking malicious traffic, to prevent further damage or spread before full eradication and recovery can begin.

A company is implementing an encryption solution to protect sensitive customer data. Which type of encryption would be most appropriate to secure data stored in the company’s database?

Answer: Database encryption

To protect sensitive customer data stored within a company's database, database encryption is the most appropriate solution. This method specifically encrypts data at rest within the database itself, providing a layer of security that protects information even if the underlying server or storage is compromised.