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Security Information and Event Management

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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a comprehensive security management solution that combines the capabilities of Security Information Management (SIM) and Security Event Management (SEM) tools. SIEM solutions collect, aggregate, and analyze data from various sources within an orga…

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CompTIA Security+ - Security Information and Event Management Example Questions

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Question 1

A retail company has recently experienced multiple security incidents. The company wants to implement a centralized solution to monitor and analyze security events. Which of the following elements should be included in their SIEM solution?

Correct Answer: Log collection, event correlation, and reporting

A SIEM solution should include log collection, event correlation, and reporting for monitoring and analyzing security events. The other options include different security measures, but they do not represent the primary elements of a SIEM solution.

Question 2

A global corporation has implemented a SIEM system to assist with monitoring and managing their numerous international branches. What should be the primary focus when creating SIEM rules for a company with a large and diverse network infrastructure?

Correct Answer: Prioritizing high-risk assets and creating alerts for critical security events

For a large and diverse network infrastructure, SIEM rules should prioritize high-risk assets and create alerts for critical security events. This approach ensures an efficient use of resources and quick response to significant threats. Other options may overwhelm security teams or lead to unnecessary delays in incident handling.

Question 3

A software development company wants to optimize their SIEM system by fine-tuning the solution to minimize false-positive alerts. Which of the following techniques should be employed to achieve the desired results?

Correct Answer: Customize correlation rules and adjust alert thresholds

Customizing correlation rules and adjusting alert thresholds are effective techniques to minimize false-positive alerts in a SIEM system. The other options might affect different aspects of the security infrastructure but will not directly address the issue of reducing false positives.

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