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Cisco 200-201 Exam - Topic 5 Question 114 Discussion

What does cyber attribution identify in an investigation?
D) threat actors of an attack
A) cause of an attack
B) exploit of an attack
C) vulnerabilities exploited

Cisco 200-201 Exam - Topic 5 Question 114 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 200-201 exam
Question #: 114
Topic #: 5
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What does cyber attribution identify in an investigation?

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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.


by Virgie at Aug 17, 2025, 11:08 AM

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Rosio
8 months ago
Surprised to see people think it's just about the actors!
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Melodie
8 months ago
Wait, does it really identify the cause of the attack?
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Judy
9 months ago
I think it also points out the vulnerabilities exploited.
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Nickolas
9 months ago
Totally agree, it's crucial for understanding attacks!
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Ling
9 months ago
Cyber attribution helps identify threat actors.
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Quentin
10 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.
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Paris
10 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.
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Shawnee
10 months ago
I remember studying how attribution can help pinpoint the cause of an attack, but it might also involve understanding the vulnerabilities exploited.
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Aretha
10 months ago
I think cyber attribution is mostly about identifying the threat actors involved in an attack, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Theola
10 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.
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Larae
11 months 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.
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Karrie
11 months 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.
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Cathrine
11 months ago
I'm pretty sure cyber attribution identifies the threat actors behind an attack, so I'll go with option D.
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Stevie
11 months ago
I agree with Novella, it's important to know who is behind the attack.
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Novella
11 months ago
I think cyber attribution identifies the threat actors of an attack.
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Paris
11 months ago
This is a tough one, but I'll go with D. Gotta catch those pesky cyber criminals!
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Alberta
12 months ago
D seems like the most logical choice here. Pinpointing the threat actors is vital for a successful investigation.
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Julene
8 months ago
True, but knowing who did it can lead to better defenses.
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Rodolfo
8 months ago
But what about the vulnerabilities? They matter too.
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Desmond
9 months ago
Definitely! It helps in preventing future attacks.
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Blythe
9 months ago
I agree, identifying threat actors is crucial.
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Krystal
1 year ago
I'd go with A. Knowing the root cause of the attack is the first step to prevent future incidents.
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Estrella
12 months ago
A) cause of an attack
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Mozell
1 year ago
Definitely D. Identifying the threat actors is crucial in a cyber investigation.
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Eileen
11 months ago
It's important to know who is behind the attack to take appropriate actions.
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Gaynell
11 months ago
I agree, identifying the threat actors can help prevent future attacks.
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