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Page 3 of the free 350-201 question bank for the Cybersecurity Professional - Performing Cybersecurity Using Cisco Security Technologies exam. Questions 201 to 288 are listed below, the first 5 in full with answers and explanations. Back to page 1 for the exam overview and FAQ.

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350-201 Question 201

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You are a cybersecurity analyst tasked with analyzing data from a recent security incident involving unauthorized access to a sensitive database. After completing the investigation, you need to summarize and share the results with relevant stakeholders. Which of the following steps should you prioritize to ensure the results are effectively communicated and actionable?

A
Provide a technical deep-dive tailored to the skill level of the development team.
B
Create a high-level executive summary focused on business impact for leadership.
C
Exclude non-critical findings to streamline the report for faster consumption.
D
Include recommendations and next steps to address the root cause of the incident.
E
Ensure the report adheres to compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the organization.

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Correct answers: B, D, E

Explanation

When summarizing and sharing results of a cybersecurity incident, it is essential to tailor the report to the audience. High-level summaries for leadership (Option 2) ensure decision-makers understand the business implications. Recommendations and next steps (Option 4) provide actionable guidance to prevent future incidents. Adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements (Option 5) ensures the organization meets its legal obligations and maintains credibility. While technical deep-dives (Option 1) and selective omission (Option 3) might seem helpful, they are not primary priorities when summarizing and sharing results effectively.

A. Incorrect.
Providing a technical deep-dive tailored to the development team can be useful but is not a top priority when summarizing results for all stakeholders. Different audiences require different levels of detail.
B. Correct.
Creating a high-level executive summary focused on business impact is critical for leadership to understand the broader implications of the incident and make informed decisions.
C. Incorrect.
Excluding non-critical findings may streamline the report, but it risks omitting valuable context or insights. All findings should be included with clear prioritization for transparency.
D. Correct.
Including recommendations and next steps is essential to ensure actionable outcomes and to address the root cause of the incident effectively.
E. Correct.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements is crucial to avoid legal or operational repercussions and to maintain trust with stakeholders.

350-201 Question 202

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You are a cybersecurity analyst investigating a recent breach in your organization's network. After analyzing the data, you have identified the root cause and gathered evidence of the attack. Your manager asks you to summarize the findings and share the results with relevant teams and stakeholders. Which actions should you take to ensure the results are effectively communicated and actionable?

A
Create a detailed report that includes the root cause, timeline of events, affected systems, and recommended remediation steps.
B
Share the results only with the IT team responsible for implementing the technical fixes, as they are the primary stakeholders.
C
Conduct a meeting or presentation with key stakeholders to explain the findings, their implications, and the next steps.
D
Provide a high-level executive summary for non-technical stakeholders to ensure they understand the impact and remediation efforts.
E
Delay sharing the results until all remediation steps are completed to avoid alarming stakeholders prematurely.

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Correct answers: A, C, D

Explanation

Summarizing and sharing results is a critical step in the incident response process. It ensures transparency, enables informed decision-making, and facilitates cross-functional collaboration. A detailed report provides comprehensive technical details, while meetings and executive summaries tailor communication to different audiences, ensuring the information is actionable and understood by all stakeholders. Delaying communication or limiting it to only one team can hinder effective response and organizational alignment.

A. Correct.
Creating a detailed report is essential for documenting the findings and ensuring all technical and non-technical teams have access to comprehensive information for follow-up actions.
B. Incorrect.
Limiting the information to the IT team ignores the need for organizational awareness and collaboration with other stakeholders, such as management and legal teams.
C. Correct.
Conducting a meeting or presentation helps ensure clarity, allows stakeholders to ask questions, and facilitates better understanding of the findings and next steps.
D. Correct.
Providing a high-level executive summary is important for non-technical stakeholders, such as senior management, who need to understand the business impact and make informed decisions.
E. Incorrect.
Delaying the sharing of results is inappropriate, as timely communication is critical for mitigating risks, addressing vulnerabilities, and maintaining trust among stakeholders.

350-201 Question 203

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You are a cybersecurity analyst in charge of investigating a network intrusion incident. After performing a thorough analysis, you have identified the attacker’s IP address, the exploited vulnerability, and the timeline of events. Now, you need to summarize and share the results with relevant stakeholders. Which of the following steps are critical when summarizing and sharing the results effectively?

A
Ensure the report is tailored to the audience, balancing technical details and high-level summaries.
B
Include only technical jargon and raw data to maintain accuracy and avoid misinterpretation.
C
Provide actionable recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
D
Document only the attack timeline and avoid details about remediation steps.
E
Share the report through a secure channel to ensure confidentiality and data integrity.

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Correct answers: A, C, E

Explanation

Summarizing and sharing results effectively requires balancing technical and non-technical details, providing actionable recommendations, and ensuring confidentiality. This allows stakeholders to understand the findings, take corrective action, and prevent future incidents, while safeguarding sensitive information.

A. Correct.
Tailoring the report to the audience ensures that both technical and non-technical stakeholders can understand the findings and take appropriate action.
B. Incorrect.
Including only technical jargon and raw data can confuse non-technical stakeholders, leading to miscommunication or inaction.
C. Correct.
Providing actionable recommendations is essential to help the organization address vulnerabilities and prevent similar incidents in the future.
D. Incorrect.
Limiting the report to the attack timeline without remediation details leaves the stakeholders without critical information on how to address the incident.
E. Correct.
Sharing the report securely ensures that sensitive information about the incident does not fall into the wrong hands.

350-201 Question 204

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You are a cybersecurity analyst at a mid-sized enterprise. After performing an investigation on a recent network intrusion, you’ve collected detailed evidence, identified the attacker’s tactics, and mitigated the threat. The management team has requested a summary report of the incident. What key elements should you include in this report to effectively share the results and support future mitigation efforts?

A
A detailed timeline of the attack from initial intrusion to mitigation.
B
Technical jargon and raw data logs to showcase advanced analysis skills.
C
Recommendations for improving current security measures.
D
A summary of the attacker’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
E
Personal opinions on the potential motives of the attacker.

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Correct answers: A, C, D

Explanation

An effective summary report should include a structured timeline of the incident, a summary of the attacker’s methods (TTPs), and actionable recommendations for improving security. This ensures that the organization can learn from the incident and bolster its defenses. Avoid including unnecessary technical details or speculative elements that may detract from the report's focus and usability.

A. Correct.
Including a detailed timeline is critical for understanding the sequence of events and identifying areas for improvement in detection and response processes.
B. Incorrect.
While raw data logs may be useful during the technical investigation, they should not be the focus of a summary report intended for management. Instead, actionable insights should be prioritized.
C. Correct.
Providing recommendations for improving security measures ensures the organization can address gaps and prevent similar incidents in the future.
D. Correct.
Summarizing the attacker’s TTPs is essential for understanding the methods used and for preparing defenses against similar threats in the future.
E. Incorrect.
Personal opinions, especially on motives, are speculative and may not provide actionable value in a professional summary report.

350-201 Question 205

Single answer

During a security investigation, a predictive AI system identifies unusual traffic patterns involving a specific IP address. The sequence of events suggests the early stages of a potential attack. Which of the following events most likely indicates the reconnaissance phase of this attack?

A
A sudden spike in DNS queries targeting internal hostnames.
B
High-volume traffic from a single IP address attempting to authenticate with multiple accounts.
C
Exfiltration of large volumes of data to an external IP address.
D
The use of encrypted communication channels with an untrusted external host.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Attack sequences often involve distinct phases such as reconnaissance, exploitation, and exfiltration. Predictive AI systems analyze traffic patterns to infer the phase of an attack. A spike in DNS queries targeting internal resources suggests that the attacker is in the reconnaissance phase, gathering information to proceed with further steps in the attack.

A. Correct.
A sudden spike in DNS queries targeting internal hostnames is indicative of the reconnaissance phase as attackers might be attempting to gather details about internal network resources.
B. Incorrect.
High-volume traffic attempting multiple authentications typically aligns with the brute force phase of an attack rather than reconnaissance.
C. Incorrect.
Exfiltration of large volumes of data is a hallmark of the data exfiltration phase, which occurs later in the attack sequence.
D. Incorrect.
The use of encrypted communication with an untrusted host is more indicative of command-and-control activity or data exfiltration phases, rather than reconnaissance.

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