Planning and budgeting: This is the initial phase where you determine the scope, objectives, and financial resources available for the lab.
Physical location and structural design considerations: Selecting a suitable location and designing the lab to meet operational needs and security requirements.
Work area considerations: Organizing the space efficiently for different tasks such as evidence analysis, storage, and administrative work.
Human resource considerations: Identifying the roles, responsibilities, and qualifications required for lab personnel.
Physical security recommendations: Implementing measures to protect sensitive data and physical assets within the lab.
Forensics lab licensing: Ensuring that the lab and its personnel are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
References: While I can’t refer to specific EC-Council SOC Analyst courses or study guides, these steps are generally accepted as part of the process for setting up a computer forensics lab. For detailed guidance, it’s best to consult the official EC-Council resources and materials provided for the SOC Analyst certification.
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Question 2
The Syslog message severity levels are labelled from level 0 to level 7.
What does level 0 indicate?
Options:
A.
Alert
B.
Notification
C.
Emergency
D.
Debugging
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Explanation:
In the Syslog protocol, severity levels are categorized from 0 to 7, with level 0 being the most severe. Level 0 indicates an “Emergency” situation which means the system is unusable. This level of severity is used for the most critical messages, often indicating a complete service or system shutdown.
References:
EC-Council’s Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) course materials, which cover the Syslog severity levels as part of the training1.
InfraExam 2024, Certified SOC Analyst Part 01, which includes details on Syslog severity levels2.
Question 3
Identify the type of attack, an attacker is attempting on website.
Options:
A.
Cross-site Scripting Attack
B.
Session Attack
C.
Denial-of-Service Attack
D.
SQL Injection Attack
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Explanation:
The scenario depicted suggests an attacker is injecting a script into the URL of the website which triggers an alert message. This behavior is characteristic of a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. In XSS attacks, attackers exploit vulnerabilities in web applications to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The injected scripts can steal user data, deface web pages, or redirect users to malicious sites.
The specific attack vector here involves the attacker adding a script to the URL that causes the website to display an alert message. This indicates that the website is not properly sanitizing its inputs, which is how the attacker is able to execute the script in the context of the user’s browser session.
References: The EC-Council’s Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) program covers various types of cyberattacks, including XSS attacks. The CSA course materials and study guides provide detailed information on identifying, mitigating, and preventing such attacks, as well as best practices for securing web applications against them.