Study Guide - Unit 9

What does repeated failed login attempts on a user account suggest?

• Enhanced security

• Credential stuffing attacks

• System efficiency

• Improved access control

Why might multiple active sessions associated with a single user account be concerning?

• Enhanced user experience

• Improved network performance

• Unauthorized access

• Increased system stability

What could be an implication of content (websites or specific URLs) being blocked by security controls?

• Improved internet speed

• Secure network browsing

• Enhanced user privacy

• Attempt to visit harmful websites

Why might a user logging in from different locations within an unreasonably short timeframe suggest account compromise?

• Frequent travel

• Shared accounts

• Improved user experience

• Unauthorized access

How can malware or denial-of-service attacks be identified?

• Improved system performance

• Normal resource consumption

• Abnormal resource consumption

• System stability

What could be a reason for the sudden unavailability of critical resources?

• Regular system maintenance

• Cyberattack or system compromise

• Improved resource allocation

• System efficiency

What does unusual patterns of log entries or logs occurring outside regular scheduled intervals imply?

• Improved log management

• System efficiency

• Attacker manipulation of logs

• Regular system activities

Where can evidence or documentation of malicious techniques or tactics be found?

• Public sources or on the dark web

• Official government websites

• Academic journals

• Company intranets

What does the absence of expected log entries or logs not generated as expected suggest?

• Enhanced system security

• Regular system activities

• Improved user experience

• Attempt to evade detection by an attacker

What is a broader approach to cybersecurity that involves monitoring and analyzing indicators of compromise?

• Threat intelligence

• Threat detection and response

• System maintenance

• Regular system audits