GIAC Exam GCCC Topic 6 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCCC exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 6

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An organization has implemented a policy to continually detect and remove malware from its network. Which of the following is a detective control needed for this?

AHost-based firewall sends alerts when packets are sent to a closed port

BNetwork Intrusion Prevention sends alerts when RST packets are received

CNetwork Intrusion Detection devices sends alerts when signatures are updated

DHost-based anti-virus sends alerts to a central security console

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Suggested Answer: C

by Bette at Jan 26, 2024, 10:55 PM

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Shasta

3 months ago

Option D is the clear winner here. Centralized monitoring and alerting from host-based antivirus is the textbook detective control for this scenario.

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Cherilyn

3 months ago

I'm gonna go with E) The organization should just unplug the whole network. No malware if there's no network, right?

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Kristal

3 months ago

D, definitely D. Host-based anti-virus sending alerts to a central console is the way to go. Gotta keep that malware under control!

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Matilda

2 months ago

True, having multiple detective controls in place can strengthen the organization's ability to detect and remove malware from the network.

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Lai

2 months ago

Host-based firewall sending alerts when packets are sent to a closed port can also help in detecting malware activity.

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Sylvie

2 months ago

I think Network Intrusion Detection devices sending alerts when signatures are updated could also be helpful in detecting malware.

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Santos

2 months ago

I agree, having alerts sent to a central console makes it easier to monitor and respond to malware threats.

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Christiane

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the correct answer is C. Network Intrusion Detection devices sends alerts when signatures are updated. That's the most IT-sounding answer, so it's gotta be right!

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Cassie

2 months ago

User 3: Actually, I think the answer is C) Network Intrusion Detection devices sends alerts when signatures are updated

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Celia

2 months ago

User 2: I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Host-based anti-virus sends alerts to a central security console

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Lindsey

2 months ago

User 1: I think the answer is A) Host-based firewall sends alerts when packets are sent to a closed port

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Lanie

4 months ago

But wouldn't detecting malware require monitoring network traffic, which is why C) makes more sense?

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Lavelle

4 months ago

I'm going with B. Network Intrusion Prevention sends alerts when RST packets are received. That seems like a good way to detect and respond to potential malware activities.

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Latia

3 months ago

I agree, having alerts sent to a central console can help with centralized monitoring and response.

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Micaela

3 months ago

I think D is a good option too. Host-based anti-virus sends alerts to a central security console.

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Simona

3 months ago

I think D could also be a good choice, with host-based anti-virus sending alerts to a central security console.

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Trinidad

3 months ago

I agree, B sounds like a good option for detecting malware.

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Keshia

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Host-based anti-virus sends alerts to a central security console.

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Lanie

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Network Intrusion Detection devices sends alerts when signatures are updated.

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Albert

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) Network Intrusion Detection devices sends alerts when signatures are updated could also be a good detective control.

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Thurman

4 months ago

I agree with Tanja. Having alerts sent to a central security console would help in detecting and removing malware efficiently.

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Emile

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is D. Host-based anti-virus sends alerts to a central security console. This is a detective control that continuously monitors for and detects malware on the network.

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