300-215 Question 7
Select 3While conducting a forensic investigation, your team identifies a malware infection that exploited a misconfigured server. To prepare a comprehensive root cause analysis report, which components should you include to ensure the report addresses the issue thoroughly and provides actionable recommendations?
- A
A detailed timeline of events leading to the incident
- B
The names of the employees responsible for the server misconfiguration
- C
The root cause of the incident and contributing factors
- D
Recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future
- E
The specific Cisco tools used during the investigation process
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
A root cause analysis report should include a detailed timeline, the root cause of the issue, contributing factors, and actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence. These components ensure that the report is focused on addressing the problem and improving the organization's security posture. Naming individuals or listing tools used is not relevant to the purpose of the report.
- A. Correct.
A detailed timeline of events is essential for understanding the progression of the incident and identifying key moments that led to the compromise.
- B. Incorrect.
Including the names of employees responsible is not relevant to a root cause analysis. The focus should be on understanding the issue, not assigning blame.
- C. Correct.
Identifying the root cause and contributing factors is a critical component of a root cause analysis report to address the underlying problem effectively.
- D. Correct.
Providing recommendations is vital to ensure that steps can be taken to mitigate future risks and prevent similar incidents.
- E. Incorrect.
While the tools used during the investigation may be useful internally, they are not a required component of a root cause analysis report, which focuses on the incident and its resolution.