An augmentation of the detection methodology may necessitate:

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Options

• ADecreasing the variety of data sources monitored
• BImplementing a zero-trust architecture
• CRelying more heavily on predefined threat signatures
• DDiscouraging proactive threat research

• A
  10% (2)
• B
  81% (17)
• C
  5% (1)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

Augmenting (strengthening/expanding) a detection methodology means broadening security coverage and improving the ability to identify threats. Implementing a zero-trust architecture directly supports this by enforcing continuous verification of all users, devices, and network traffic - eliminating implicit trust and exposing threats that perimeter-based models miss, thereby increasing detection surface and depth.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A - Decreasing data source variety narrows detection visibility, which contradicts augmentation.
• C - Relying more on predefined signatures limits detection to known threats, leaving zero-days and novel attack patterns undetected - a regression, not an improvement.
• D - Discouraging proactive threat research reduces the ability to discover emerging threats, directly undermining detection capability.

Memory tip: All wrong answers involve reducing or restricting something. "Augment" means add or strengthen, so the correct answer must expand capability. Zero-trust expands verification to every layer of the environment - match the verb to the concept.

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