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CISM Exam - Question 527


The MOST effective tools for responding to new and advanced attacks are those that detect attacks based on:

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Correct Answer: AB

Behavior analysis is the most effective tool for detecting new and advanced attacks because it involves monitoring and analyzing patterns of behavior in a system to identify anomalies or suspicious activities that could indicate an attack. This approach is proactive and can adapt to new types of threats, unlike methods that rely on known signatures or specific tests, which may not recognize novel attack vectors.

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k4d4v4rOption: A
Sep 25, 2022

I'd go with A

Ziggybooboo
Oct 23, 2022

Agreed

D2D2Option: A
Dec 3, 2022

I agree, A is a better answer.

Gr3yGh0sTOption: A
Apr 27, 2023

Do they actually come back and correct any of these answers?

CarlLimpsOption: A
Feb 19, 2023

Yes, A. Behavior based.

CyberD1verOption: A
Mar 26, 2023

Pen testing detects vulnerabilities, not attacks.

richck102Option: A
Jun 29, 2023

A. behavior analysis.

it_expert_cismOption: A
Mar 12, 2023

A is the best Answer because pertest can't identify attacks

DravidianOption: A
Apr 23, 2023

I don't know how they landed on Pen test to identify advanced attacks. But, I am going with A as behavioral analytics is the no.1 effective way to detect APTs

karanvpOption: B
Jun 24, 2023

Pen Test will be conducted manually; hence the expert who do test may aware of latest threat/risk/vulnerability which may help to identify and prevent new attacks

artkhoreOption: A
Aug 25, 2023

A for sure. why correct answer mentionned is B ?

maisarajarrahOption: A
Dec 29, 2023

I'd go with A

BisibabyOption: B
Feb 7, 2024

Penetration testing simulates real life attacks to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the system. Different testing techniques are employed during this test

arafatms2000Option: A
Jun 19, 2024

go with A