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CAS-005 · Question #265

A threat hunter is identifying potentially malicious activity associated with an APT. When the threat hunter runs queries against the SIEM platform with a date range of 60 to 90 days ago, the…

The correct answer is B. User behavior analytics. User behavior analytics (UBA) detects anomalous activity by analyzing historical patterns and comparing them to recent behavior. The time shift in account activity suggests potential compromise or misuse.

Submitted by akirajp· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

A threat hunter is identifying potentially malicious activity associated with an APT. When the threat hunter runs queries against the SIEM platform with a date range of 60 to 90 days ago, the involved account seems to be typically most active in the evenings. When the threat hunter reruns the same query with a date range of 5 to 30 days ago, the account appears to be most active in the early morning. Which of the following techniques is the threat hunter using to better understand the data?

Options

  • ATTP-based inquiries
  • BUser behavior analytics
  • CAdversary emulation
  • DOSINT analysis activities

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  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    75% (21)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    14% (4)

Explanation

User behavior analytics (UBA) detects anomalous activity by analyzing historical patterns and comparing them to recent behavior. The time shift in account activity suggests potential compromise or misuse.

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