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CISM · Question #759

Which of the following would BEST address the risk of a system failing to detect a breach?

The correct answer is B. Log monitoring. Log monitoring is the best way to address the risk of a system failing to detect a breach, as it enables continuous observation of system activities, helps identify suspicious behavior, and supports early breach detection. Timely log analysis is critical for uncovering…

Submitted by rohit_dlh· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Incident Management

Question

Which of the following would BEST address the risk of a system failing to detect a breach?

Options

  • AUser access reviews
  • BLog monitoring
  • CVulnerability scanning
  • DSecurity control testing

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    89% (41)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

Log monitoring is the best way to address the risk of a system failing to detect a breach, as it enables continuous observation of system activities, helps identify suspicious behavior, and supports early breach detection. Timely log analysis is critical for uncovering unauthorized access or anomalies that indicate a compromise.

Topics

#Breach detection#Log monitoring#Security operations#Detective controls

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