Isaca CISM Exam - Topic 4 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 4

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Identifying which of the following BEST enables a cyberattack to be contained?

AThe vulnerability exploited by the attack

BThe segment targeted by the attack

CThe IP address of the computer that launched the attack

DThe threat actor that initiated the attack

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Suggested Answer: B

by Francesco at Feb 06, 2025, 04:54 AM

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Jenelle

3 months ago

The threat actor's identity matters too, right?

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Chun

3 months ago

Wait, can we really contain an attack just by knowing the IP address?

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Grover

3 months ago

Agree, segment targeted is key for containment!

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Jarod

4 months ago

I think it's more about the segment targeted.

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Alexia

4 months ago

It's definitely about the vulnerability exploited.

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Cecilia

4 months ago

I feel like knowing the threat actor could be important too, but it seems more about prevention than containment.

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Cheryl

4 months ago

The IP address might help track the source, but I don't think it directly helps with containment.

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Joseph

4 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. I remember a practice question where the vulnerability itself was key to stopping the attack.

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Lucia

5 months ago

I think the segment targeted by the attack is crucial for containment. If we know where it hit, we can isolate it better.

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Cecilia

5 months ago

The threat actor is an interesting angle, but I'm not sure that's the most practical information for actually containing the cyberattack. I'll have to weigh the options carefully.

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Sommer

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident the IP address of the attacker is not the best answer here. That might help identify them, but doesn't directly address how to stop the attack.

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Jose

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The segment targeted could also be important for containing the spread, right? I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Kara

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I think the key is to focus on how to contain the attack, not just identify the attacker. The vulnerability exploited seems like the most relevant factor for that.

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Phung

12 months ago

Haha, this is a tough one! Guess I'll have to go with the 'IP address of the computer that launched the attack' - it's like trying to catch a cyber-criminal with their digital fingerprints!

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Gary

11 months ago

I agree, knowing the IP address can help track down the attacker.

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Daren

11 months ago

I think the vulnerability exploited is crucial for containment.

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Rickie

12 months ago

I see your point, but I think D) The threat actor that initiated the attack is crucial for containing the attack as well, so we can prevent future attacks from the same actor.

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Audra

12 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's B) The segment targeted by the attack because containing the attack involves isolating the affected segment.

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Cecil

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd have to say A. The vulnerability exploited is the root cause, so addressing that should be the priority for containment.

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Barbra

11 months ago

Yes, understanding the weakness that was exploited is crucial for effective containment.

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France

12 months ago

I agree, focusing on the vulnerability is key to containing the cyberattack.

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Armando

1 year ago

I'm going with D. Knowing the threat actor behind the attack would give us valuable insights to prevent future incidents.

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Meaghan

1 year ago

I think the answer is A) The vulnerability exploited by the attack.

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Abraham

1 year ago

C seems like the right answer to me. If we can identify the IP address of the attacking computer, we can block that specific source and stop the attack.

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Carylon

11 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

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Dalene

11 months ago

Agreed, blocking the source is key.

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Gaston

11 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

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Von

11 months ago

Identifying the IP address is crucial for containment.

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Lou

11 months ago

D) The threat actor that initiated the attack

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Peggy

11 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

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Adrianna

11 months ago

D) The threat actor that initiated the attack

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Ira

12 months ago

B) The segment targeted by the attack

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Hector

12 months ago

C) The IP address of the computer that launched the attack

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Daron

12 months ago

B) The segment targeted by the attack

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Tamesha

12 months ago

A) The vulnerability exploited by the attack

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Tuyet

1 year ago

A) The vulnerability exploited by the attack

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Lynelle

1 year ago

I think the answer is B. The segment targeted by the attack would be the key to containing the attack, as it would allow us to isolate and mitigate the affected area.

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