ISC2 ISSMP Domain 4: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management Welcome to your ISC2 ISSMP Domain 4: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management 1. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What is the primary goal of a 'Cyber Threat Intelligence' (CTI) program within an organization? A. To ensure compliance with international cybersecurity standards B. To facilitate the automation of security controls and defenses C. To inform stakeholders of current cybersecurity trends and data breaches D. To understand threats and inform risk management decisions None 2. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management Which of the following best describes the role of 'Indicator of Compromise' 'IoC' in incident response? A. A checklist of compliance requirements for post-incident reporting B. Forensic evidence indicating a potential security policy violation C. Artifacts or actions indicating a potential breach or malicious activity D. Guidelines for improving communication during incident response None 3. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management In the context of threat intelligence, what is the primary purpose of 'Tactical Threat Intelligence'? A. To provide long-term security strategies and policy recommendations B. To offer insights into geopolitical trends affecting cybersecurity C. To assist in day-to-day security operations and defense mechanisms D. To predict future threat actors and their methodologies None 4. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What is an 'Incident Response Playbook' primarily used for? A. Documenting the organization's security policies and standards B. Providing a step-by-step guide for responding to specific types of security incidents C. Recording the details of security incidents for legal purposes D. Outlining the strategic plan for long-term cybersecurity improvement None 5. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management Which of the following is a critical component of 'Strategic Threat Intelligence'? A. Immediate technical indicators of a current attack B. Detailed technical analysis of malware C. Insights into the long-term implications of threat trends D. Specific configurations for firewall rules None 6. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management In incident management, what is the primary function of a 'Security Information and Event Management' (SIEM) system? A. To encrypt sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access B. To automatically respond to detected threats by altering firewall rules C. To collect, analyze, and report on security logs and events D. To conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments None 7. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What best characterizes the 'kill chain' model in cybersecurity? A. A methodology for encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access B. A process for securely disposing of outdated hardware and data C. A framework outlining the stages of a cyber attack from reconnaissance to actions on objectives D. A recovery strategy for restoring services and capabilities after an incident None 8. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management Which of the following best describes 'Operational Threat Intelligence'? A. Intelligence that focuses on the financial impact of cyber threats B. Intelligence regarding the immediate threats to an organization's operations C. Long-term analysis of cyber threat trends and actor motivations D. Policy-driven guidelines for cybersecurity practices None 9. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management How does 'threat hunting' differ from traditional incident response? A. Threat hunting is a compliance-driven activity required by cybersecurity regulations. B. Threat hunting is proactive, seeking to find hidden threats before they trigger alerts. C. Threat hunting involves only the use of automated systems for threat detection. D. Traditional incident response focuses on predicting attacker behavior and preemptively blocking threats. None 10. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What is the significance of 'attribution' in cybersecurity incident response? A. To identify the physical location of data breaches B. To determine the responsible party or nation-state behind a cyber attack C. To calculate the financial loss resulting from a cybersecurity incident D. To assess the impact of the incident on network performance None 11. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management In the context of threat intelligence, how does 'machine learning' enhance anomaly detection? A. By manually setting thresholds for alert generation B. By dynamically adapting to new threats based on historical data C. By reducing the need for encryption in data transmission D. By enforcing stricter access control policies None 12. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management Which of the following best describes the purpose of 'Red Teaming' in cybersecurity? A. To conduct an audit of physical security controls B. To perform a comprehensive test of an organization's incident response capabilities C. To encrypt sensitive data for secure transmission over the internet D. To install antivirus software on all network devices None 13. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What role does 'deception technology' play in cybersecurity defense? A. To decrypt confidential information intercepted by unauthorized parties B. To create a set of fake vulnerabilities and decoys to mislead attackers C. To provide real-time alerts for all network transactions D. To automate the patching process for software vulnerabilities None 14. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management In incident management, what is the primary focus of 'post-incident analysis'? A. To negotiate ransomware payments with attackers B. To immediately restore all services with minimal investigation to reduce downtime C. To review and analyze the incident to improve future response and prevent recurrence D. To update firewall rules to block all incoming traffic None 15. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management How does 'threat intelligence sharing' among organizations enhance cybersecurity? A. By allowing organizations to share the cost of cybersecurity tools B. By enabling organizations to collectively bargain with cybersecurity service providers C. By providing insights into emerging threats and facilitating collaborative defense strategies D. By consolidating all cybersecurity operations into a single, centralized entity None 16. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What is the objective of 'Structured Threat Information eXpression' (STIX) in cybersecurity? A. To standardize the format for encoding firewall rules B. To provide a protocol for secure email communication C. To standardize the representation of threat information D. To encrypt data stored on cloud servers None 17. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management In incident response, what is the purpose of 'containment strategies'? A. To ensure compliance with international data protection regulations B. To limit the spread of an attack or breach within the network C. To permanently delete all data compromised in a breach D. To negotiate with attackers to reduce the impact of a breach None 18. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management How does 'behavioral analytics' improve the detection of cybersecurity threats? A. By enforcing strict password policies across the organization B. By tracking and analyzing user behavior to identify anomalous activities that may indicate a threat C. By scanning emails for phishing attempts based on keyword matching D. By monitoring network bandwidth usage to allocate resources efficiently None 19. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management What is a 'sinkhole' in the context of cybersecurity incident management? A. A tool for automatically patching software vulnerabilities B. A security mechanism that redirects malicious traffic away from its intended target to a controlled environment C. A database of known phishing websites used for user training D. A type of malware that deletes data after a certain period None 20. ISSMP: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management Why is 'cross-functional coordination' crucial during the incident response process? A. To ensure that all employees receive cybersecurity training B. To facilitate the sharing of threat intelligence with competing organizations C. To enable efficient communication and resource sharing among different organizational departments involved in the response D. To comply with industry-specific cybersecurity frameworks None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
