SOC Analyst Quiz

Total 10 Questions

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1. An organization is moving towards a Zero Trust security model to enhance its defense against cyber threats. Which principle is MOST fundamental to the Zero Trust model?

 
 
 
 

2. A SOC needs to automate the response to indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with known phishing attacks. Which scripting task would MOST effectively enhance the SOC’s capability to rapidly mitigate these threats?

 
 
 
 

3. A SOC analyst observes an unusual spike in outbound traffic volume during off-hours from a segment of the network that hosts sensitive data. What technique should the analyst use FIRST to determine if the traffic is indicative of data exfiltration?

 
 
 
 

4. The SOC’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system generates an alert indicating a possible SQL injection attack against the company’s public-facing website. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

 
 
 
 

5. Which tool is essential for data aggregation and correlation in a SOC?

 
 
 
 

6. Which of the following is a critical skill for a SOC analyst?

 
 
 
 

7. A SOC manager wants to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOC team. Which KPI is MOST indicative of the team’s performance in managing incidents?

 
 
 
 

8. During routine log analysis, a SOC analyst notices multiple failed login attempts on an administrative account from a foreign IP address, followed by a successful login. What does this activity most likely indicate?

 
 
 
 

9. What does IAM stand for in cybersecurity?

 
 
 
 

10. Your organization implements encryption to secure sensitive data both at rest and in transit. Which practice is MOST critical to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the encrypted data?

 
 
 
 

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