Exam CS0-003 Topic 2 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CS0-003 exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 2
A security analyst is reviewing events that occurred during a possible compromise. The analyst obtains the following log:

Which of the following is most likely occurring, based on the events in the log?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

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Explanation:
Based on the events in the log, the most likely occurrence is that an adversary is performing a vulnerability scan. The log shows LDAP read operations and EDR enumerating local groups, which are indicative of an adversary scanning the system to find vulnerabilities or sensitive information. The final entry shows SMB connection attempts to multiple hosts from a single host, which could be a sign of network discovery or lateral movement. Reference: CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003, 3rd Edition, Chapter 4: Security Operations and Monitoring, page 161; Monitor logs from vulnerability scanners, Section: Reports on Nessus vulnerability data.

by Berg at Apr 25, 2025, 08:25 AM

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