350-201 Question 140
Select 3You are a security analyst using Cisco SecureX to monitor your organization's security posture. A recent dashboard report shows a spike in malware alerts originating from endpoint devices. You need to present this information to different stakeholders. How should you adapt your communication to effectively convey the situation and recommend next steps?
- A
Provide a technical breakdown of the malware behavior and detection mechanisms when communicating with the cybersecurity operations team.
- B
Use high-level summaries, trends, and potential business risks when presenting to executive stakeholders.
- C
Focus solely on remediation steps and skip alert details when communicating with leadership stakeholders.
- D
Highlight the specific endpoints affected, the malware's entry points, and actionable mitigation steps when discussing with technical stakeholders.
- E
Avoid using dashboard data and rely on general industry statistics to explain the threat to all stakeholders.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
Effectively communicating security issues to different stakeholders requires tailoring the message to their unique needs. Technical teams benefit from detailed analysis to resolve issues, executives need summaries connecting technical problems to business risks, and leadership requires actionable insights. Using data from the Cisco SecureX dashboard ensures the information is accurate and relevant to the organization.
- A. Correct.
This is correct because technical teams need detailed information to understand how the malware operates and how to improve detection or prevention mechanisms.
- B. Correct.
This is correct because executive stakeholders require summaries that tie the technical details to business risks and decision-making.
- C. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because leadership stakeholders still require a clear understanding of the issue's scope and significance to make informed decisions, even if the details are simplified.
- D. Correct.
This is correct because technical stakeholders need actionable data, such as which endpoints are affected and specific mitigation steps, to address the problem promptly.
- E. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because using dashboard data provides real-time, relevant insights specific to the organization, which is more actionable than general industry statistics.