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CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Information

CompTIA CySA+, short for CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, is a globally recognized certification designed for IT professionals seeking to specialize in cybersecurity analytics and threat detection. This certification is aimed at individuals who want to enhance their skills in identifying and mitigating security threats within an organization's network. CySA+ certification covers various aspects of cybersecurity, including threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. It validates the ability to analyze data and behavior patterns to detect and respond to security incidents effectively. By earning the CompTIA CySA+ certification, professionals demonstrate their proficiency in protecting organizations against evolving cyber threats, making them valuable assets in the field of cybersecurity.

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  • Questions: 15
  • Time: Unlimited
  • Included Topics:
    Security Operations
    Vulnerability Management
    Incident Response and Management
    Reporting and Communication
Question 1 of 15

The MITRE ATT&CK framework categorizes threats based solely on the attacker's objectives.

  • True

  • False

Question 2 of 15

A cybersecurity analyst at XYZ corporation has been tasked with identifying exposed services and entry points on their corporate network that could be targeted by external adversaries. The organization has a web presence with multiple domains and deploys various internet-facing applications. Which technique should the analyst employ to effectively gather information about the organization's external attack surface?

  • Conducting an employee survey to understand the use of cloud services

  • Using a search engine to gather information about the company's web presence

  • Using a domain name enumeration tool

  • Reviewing internal network configurations for potential leaks

Question 3 of 15

Which of the following best describes edge discovery in vulnerability management?

  • Regularly updating software to fix known security issues

  • Identifying and mapping network entry and exit points to understand the full attack surface

  • Monitoring user activities within the internal network

  • Scanning external web applications for vulnerabilities

Question 4 of 15

A buffer overflow vulnerability can impact the integrity of a system’s data.

  • True

  • False

Question 5 of 15

Configurations in a Windows system's Registry that divert the default document opening path to an unknown executable is often benign.

  • False

  • True

Question 6 of 15

An organization is preparing for a compliance audit under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Which of the following measures is most effective in ensuring compliance with Requirement 6.1, which mandates that systems and applications are protected against newly discovered vulnerabilities?

  • Conducting regular security awareness training

  • Configuring web application firewalls (WAFs)

  • Implementing a comprehensive patch management process

Question 7 of 15

What is the primary purpose of a disaster recovery plan?

  • To audit financial performance regularly

  • To conduct regular security awareness training sessions

  • To establish network security protocols

  • To restore critical systems and data after a disruption

Question 8 of 15

When establishing a vulnerability management program in an environment handling customer payment information, which of the following best practices aligns with the industry standards for securing transaction data?

  • Limit vulnerability assessments to external scans conducted biennially, relying primarily on other network defenses.

  • Implement vulnerability scans biannually, assuming no immediate threats are identified within the transaction processing systems.

  • Complete a comprehensive penetration test on an annual basis as the sole measure for identifying system vulnerabilities.

  • Conduct internal and external vulnerability scans every quarter and after each major alteration to the network infrastructure.

Question 9 of 15

Which of the following best describes a compensating control?

  • A process that involves the identification and eradication of threats

  • A tool used for real-time monitoring and alerting of security events

  • A measure that mitigates risk when primary controls cannot be implemented

  • A policy that ensures all employees follow a strict security protocol

Question 10 of 15

During a security review of a web application, you discover that users remain logged in indefinitely. What is the BEST method to enhance security in this scenario?

  • Require multi-factor authentication for all logins.

  • Use HTTP cookies with secure flags.

  • Implement session timeouts.

  • Encrypt session IDs.

Question 11 of 15

Which element is most crucial when defining the 'scope' of a cybersecurity incident?

  • Recommending software updates

  • Identifying affected systems and data

  • Notifying law enforcement

  • Estimating the financial impact

Question 12 of 15

A cybersecurity analyst is tasked with recommending a control to mitigate the risk of remote code execution due to a vulnerability found in a web application. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation to address this specific threat?

  • Implementing thorough input validation on user-supplied data

  • Regular patch management of the operating system and all applications

  • Installation of a firewall with specific rules to block suspicious traffic

  • Enhancing session management controls

  • Deployment of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Question 13 of 15

What is the primary purpose of the tool Prowler when conducting vulnerability assessments in cloud environments?

  • To scan web applications for common vulnerabilities and exposures

  • To generate network topology diagrams for cloud infrastructure

  • To act as a multipurpose debugger for cloud services

  • To perform security best practices assessments and hardening for AWS environments

Question 14 of 15

An analyst is reviewing the login activity of a recently terminated employee's user account. The analyst notices multiple authentication attempts from a foreign country only hours after the employee's departure. What is the BEST explanation for this anomaly?

  • The employee's credentials have been compromised.

  • The network is experiencing a distributed denial-of-service attack.

  • There is a hardware failure causing erroneous reporting of login locations.

  • The company is under a social engineering attack targeting former employees.

Question 15 of 15

During a routine vulnerability assessment, a security analyst discovers a high-severity vulnerability in an essential web application. Which of the following actions best ensures the availability of the application while the vulnerability is being remediated?

  • Implement a WAF rule to block exploit attempts.

  • Monitor network traffic for potential exploit attempts.

  • Patch the application after appropriate testing.

  • Take the application offline until the vulnerability is patched.