GCIA · Question #105
Which of the following can be monitored by using the host intrusion detection system (HIDS)? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
The correct answer is B. File system integrity D. System files. HIDS operates at the host level and is specifically designed to monitor file system integrity and system files for unauthorized changes.
Question
Which of the following can be monitored by using the host intrusion detection system (HIDS)? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- AComputer performance
- BFile system integrity
- CStorage space on computers
- DSystem files
How the community answered
(16 responses)- A19% (3)
- B75% (12)
- C6% (1)
Why each option
HIDS operates at the host level and is specifically designed to monitor file system integrity and system files for unauthorized changes.
Computer performance monitoring is a function of dedicated performance monitoring tools such as SNMP agents or OS performance counters, not intrusion detection systems.
File system integrity monitoring is a core HIDS function - it uses checksums and baseline comparisons to detect unauthorized additions, deletions, or modifications to files, which are common indicators of compromise.
Storage space monitoring is a capacity management task handled by system management utilities, and falls outside the scope of intrusion detection.
System files are a primary HIDS monitoring target because attackers frequently modify OS binaries or configuration files to maintain persistence; HIDS detects these changes by comparing current state against a known-good baseline.
Concept tested: Host intrusion detection system (HIDS) core monitoring capabilities
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-94/final
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