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CAS-005 · Question #270

An analyst reviews a SIEM and generates the following report: Only HOST002 is authorized for internet traffic. Which of the following statements is accurate?

The correct answer is C. The SIEM platform is reporting multiple false positives on the alerts. The activity seen aligns with authorized/expected behavior (HOST002 going external, VM002 staying internal). The “offenses” generated are not actual threats.

Submitted by valeria.br· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

An analyst reviews a SIEM and generates the following report:

Only HOST002 is authorized for internet traffic. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Exhibits

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CAS-005 question #270 exhibit 2

Options

  • AThe VM002 host is misconfigured and needs to be revised by the network team.
  • BThe HOST002 host is under attack, and a security incident should be declared.
  • CThe SIEM platform is reporting multiple false positives on the alerts.
  • DThe network connection activity is unusual, and a network infection is highly possible.

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    90% (36)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

The activity seen aligns with authorized/expected behavior (HOST002 going external, VM002 staying internal). The “offenses” generated are not actual threats.

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