Discuss Cisco 200-201 Exam Topic 5 Question 114

What does cyber attribution identify in an investigation?

Acause of an attack

Bexploit of an attack

Cvulnerabilities exploited

Dthreat actors of an attack

Suggested Answer: D

Cyber attribution identifies the threat actors of an attack in an investigation. Threat actors are the individuals, groups, organizations, or states that are responsible for conducting or sponsoring a cyberattack. Threat actors can have different motives, such as financial gain, espionage, sabotage, activism, or warfare. Cyber attribution can help investigators to determine the identity, location, affiliation, and motivation of the threat actors, as well as to hold them accountable and impose sanctions or legal actions.Reference:= Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) v1.0, Module 5: Security Policies and Procedures, Lesson 5.2: Incident Response, Topic 5.2.3: Cyber Attribution, page 5-14.

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26 comments · newest first

Rosio 10 months ago

Surprised to see people think it's just about the actors!

Melodie 10 months ago

Wait, does it really identify the cause of the attack?

Judy 10 months ago

I think it also points out the vulnerabilities exploited.

Nickolas 11 months ago

Totally agree, it's crucial for understanding attacks!

Ling 11 months ago

Cyber attribution helps identify threat actors.

Quentin 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D, identifying threat actors, since that seems to be a key part of investigations, but I could be mixing it up with other concepts.

Paris 11 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen practice questions that focused on the exploits used in attacks, but I’m not confident that’s the main focus of cyber attribution.

Shawnee 12 months ago

I remember studying how attribution can help pinpoint the cause of an attack, but it might also involve understanding the vulnerabilities exploited.

Aretha 12 months ago

I think cyber attribution is mostly about identifying the threat actors involved in an attack, but I'm not entirely sure.

Theola 12 months ago

I'm a little unsure on this one. I know cyber attribution is about figuring out who's behind an attack, but I'm not sure if that's the same as identifying the vulnerabilities or the actual method of the attack. I'll have to go with my best guess and hope for the best.

Larae 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Cyber attribution is all about tracing an attack back to the individuals or groups responsible, so the correct answer has to be D - threat actors of an attack. Feels like a straightforward question once you understand the concept.

Karrie 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know cyber attribution has to do with identifying the source of an attack, but I'm not sure if that means the cause, the vulnerabilities, or the actual threat actors. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Cathrine 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure cyber attribution identifies the threat actors behind an attack, so I'll go with option D.

Stevie 1 year ago

I agree with Novella, it's important to know who is behind the attack.

Novella 1 year ago

I think cyber attribution identifies the threat actors of an attack.

Paris 1 year ago

This is a tough one, but I'll go with D. Gotta catch those pesky cyber criminals!

Alberta 1 year ago

D seems like the most logical choice here. Pinpointing the threat actors is vital for a successful investigation.

Julene 9 months ago

↳ replying to Alberta

True, but knowing who did it can lead to better defenses.

Rodolfo 10 months ago

↳ replying to Alberta

But what about the vulnerabilities? They matter too.

Desmond 10 months ago

↳ replying to Alberta

Definitely! It helps in preventing future attacks.

Blythe 11 months ago

↳ replying to Alberta

I agree, identifying threat actors is crucial.

Krystal 1 year ago

I'd go with A. Knowing the root cause of the attack is the first step to prevent future incidents.

Estrella 1 year ago

↳ replying to Krystal

A) cause of an attack

Mozell 1 year ago

Definitely D. Identifying the threat actors is crucial in a cyber investigation.

Eileen 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mozell

It's important to know who is behind the attack to take appropriate actions.

Gaynell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Mozell

I agree, identifying the threat actors can help prevent future attacks.

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