Eccouncil Exam 312-38 Topic 8 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 8

Which of the following NIST incident category includes any activity that seeks to access or identify a federal agency computer, open ports, protocols, service or any combination for later exploit?

AScans/Probes/Attempted Access

BMalicious code

CImproper usage

DDenial-of-Service

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Suggested Answer: A

According to NIST guidelines, the incident category that includes activities seeking to access or identify a federal agency computer, open ports, protocols, services, or any combination thereof for later exploitation is categorized as 'Scans/Probes/Attempted Access'. This category encompasses any unauthorized attempts to access systems, networks, or data, which may include scanning for vulnerabilities or probing to discover open ports and services.

by Rana at Jul 07, 2024, 09:39 AM

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Denae

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll have to 'hack' my brain to figure out the right answer.

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Lettie

5 months ago

B) Malicious code

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Lavelle

6 months ago

I think it's A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access.

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Colene

6 months ago

A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access

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Felix

7 months ago

I'm feeling a bit 'phishy' about this question. Looks like a classic social engineering trap to me!

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Ellen

7 months ago

D. Denial-of-Service attacks can be a distraction while the real attack happens in the background.

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Barb

5 months ago

C) Improper usage

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Derrick

5 months ago

B) Malicious code

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Mari

6 months ago

A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access

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Christiane

6 months ago

C) Improper usage

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Amos

6 months ago

B) Malicious code

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Goldie

6 months ago

A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access

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Florinda

7 months ago

Option C, Improper usage, seems like a good fit. Employees can accidentally open doors for attackers.

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Arthur

6 months ago

Yes, employees need to be trained to avoid unintentional security breaches.

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Arthur

7 months ago

Option C, Improper usage, seems like a good fit.

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Noah

7 months ago

I believe the correct answer is A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access, as it specifically mentions seeking to access or identify a computer system.

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Leota

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Denial-of-Service, as it disrupts the availability of the computer system.

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Hortencia

7 months ago

I'm going with B. Malicious code can also be used to gain unauthorized access to systems.

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Desiree

7 months ago

I agree with Aliza, because it involves seeking to access or identify a federal agency computer for later exploit.

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Sharita

7 months ago

Definitely option A. Scans and probes are a classic way to identify vulnerabilities for future exploitation.

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Dominic

6 months ago

Always stay vigilant against potential threats.

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Ocie

6 months ago

It's important to be aware of these types of activities.

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Alexis

7 months ago

Scans and probes are common tactics used by attackers.

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Ernie

7 months ago

I agree, option A is the correct choice.

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Aliza

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access.

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