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Eccouncil Exam 312-38 Topic 9 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 312-38 exam

Question #: 85
Topic #: 9

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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 Tamar at Jun 22, 2024, 04:58 PM

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Kelvin

5 months ago

Is there an 'All of the Above' option? These hackers are getting too creative for my taste.

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Barrett

5 months ago

I'm just here for the free donuts. Oh, and the correct answer is A. Duh.

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Kate

4 months ago

Yeah, it's Scans/Probes/Attempted Access.

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Kiera

4 months ago

The correct answer is A. Duh.

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Kris

4 months ago

I'm just here for the free donuts.

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Janine

4 months ago

Duh.

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Lina

4 months ago

A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access

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Marilynn

4 months ago

I'm just here for the free donuts.

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Estrella

6 months ago

D all the way! Denial-of-Service is the real killer, brings everything to a grinding halt. Classic move by the script kiddies.

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Aide

6 months ago

Hmm, I'll go with C. Improper usage could totally lead to unintended incidents, you know?

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Olene

5 months ago

I see your point, but I still believe C) Improper usage is a major risk factor.

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Denny

5 months ago

I think A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access is more likely to lead to incidents.

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Shawna

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Denial-of-Service, as that also involves trying to disrupt access to a computer system.

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Evelynn

6 months ago

I'd say B. Malicious code is the real threat here. Those hackers are getting sneaky these days.

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Gail

5 months ago

I agree, but I still think B. Malicious code is a big threat.

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Denise

6 months ago

I think A. Scans/Probes/Attempted Access is more dangerous.

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Keva

6 months ago

I agree with Mary, because it makes sense that trying to access or identify a computer for later exploit falls under that category.

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Mary

6 months ago

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

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Anthony

6 months ago

Definitely A. That's the classic initial recon step before any actual attack. Gotta know what you're up against, right?

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Gwenn

6 months ago

A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access

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Van

6 months ago

Definitely, it's important to gather information before launching an attack.

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Franchesca

6 months ago

A) Scans/Probes/Attempted Access

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