Splunk Exam SPLK-5001 Topic 2 Question 17 Discussion

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Question #: 17
Topic #: 2

What is the following step-by-step description an example of?

1. The attacker devises a non-default beacon profile with Cobalt Strike and embeds this within a document.

2. The attacker creates a unique email with the malicious document based on extensive research about their target.

3. When the victim opens this document, a C2 channel is established to the attacker's temporary infrastructure on a compromised website.

ATactic

BPolicy

CProcedure

DTechnique

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Suggested Answer: D

by Casie at Jan 22, 2025, 02:34 AM

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Winifred

12 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) Procedure because it outlines a series of steps.

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Blossom

23 days ago

This has to be a Technique. The level of technical detail and the specific 'how-to' nature of the description is a dead giveaway.

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Kayleigh

23 days ago

Wait, so the attacker is doing research on their target? Sounds like a lot of work. I prefer the 'spray and pray' approach - less thinking, more hacking!

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Lenna

25 days ago

I agree with Cherelle, it sounds like a specific method or approach.

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Steffanie

26 days ago

Definitely a Procedure. The question outlines a standardized, step-by-step approach to carrying out a particular activity.

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Rhea

27 days ago

I'd say this is a Tactic. The attacker is employing a set of coordinated actions to achieve a specific objective, which is the definition of a tactic.

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Werner

7 days ago

Yes, the attacker is definitely using a strategic plan to carry out the attack.

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Cory

9 days ago

I agree, it seems like a well thought out tactic.

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Quentin

29 days ago

This looks like a textbook example of a Technique. The step-by-step process described is a specific method used by attackers to establish a C2 channel.

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Nohemi

10 days ago

User 2: Yeah, the detailed process points towards a specific method.

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Jamal

15 days ago

User 1: I agree, it definitely seems like a Technique.

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Cherelle

1 months ago

I think the answer is D) Technique.

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