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Security Audit and Monitoring

Auditing and monitoring security systems

Security audit and monitoring involves the auditing and monitoring of security systems and infrastructure to detect and respond to security incidents. This subtopic covers the development of audit and monitoring strategies, the collection and analysis of security-related data, and the identification and response to security incidents.
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Concepts covered: Continuous Security Auditing, Security Information and Event Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Log Management, Access Control Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Security Metrics and Reporting, Configuration Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Assessment and Management, Security Auditing Principles, Forensic Readiness and Investigation

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Question 1

What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

Correct Answer: A SOC is a centralized unit responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats.

A SOC is a centralized unit within an organization that is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats. It serves as the nerve center for the organization's security operations, and is staffed by a team of security analysts and engineers.

Question 2

What is meant by Penetration Testing?

Correct Answer: A simulated cyber attack on a computer system to evaluate the security.

Penetration testing is a method of evaluating the security of computer systems or networks by simulating an attack. It is done to identify vulnerabilities in the system and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures. The other options do not match this definition.

Question 3

What is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)?

Correct Answer: A process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks that affect an organization's ability to achieve its objectives.

Enterprise risk management is a process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks that affect an organization's ability to achieve its objectives. This is done to minimize potential damage and loss. The other options do not match this definition.

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