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What is the difference between indicator of attack (IoA) and indicators of compromise (IoC)?

  • A. IoA refers to the individual responsible for the security breach, and IoC refers to the resulting loss.
  • B. IoA is the evidence that a security breach has occurred, and IoC allows organizations to act before the vulnerability can be exploited.
  • C. IoC refers to the individual responsible for the security breach, and IoA refers to the resulting loss.
  • D. IoC is the evidence that a security breach has occurred, and IoA allows organizations to act before the vulnerability can be exploited.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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SecurityGuy
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
IoC = Evidence of an attack that happened. IoA = Indicators that an attack will or can happen. IoA Digital or physical evidence of a cyberattacker's intent to attack. IOA detection focuses specifically on an adversary's motive rather than specific tools or methods used. https://www.strongdm.com/what-is/indicator-of-attack-ioa-security#:~:text=An%20indicator%20of%20attack%20(IOA,specific%20tools%20or%20methods%20used.
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Swordfishtaco
10 months ago
Selected Answer: D
IOCs are artifacts that suggest a system has been breached, while IOAs are patterns of behavior that indicate an attack is underway
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mozaki
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
the answer is D This is correct because an Indicator of Compromise (IoC) is a sign that a system or network has already been compromised, and is used to determine if an attack has already occurred and to identify the scope of the compromise. An Indicator of Attack (IoA), on the other hand, is a signal or pattern that suggests an attack is currently underway or about to occur, and is used to detect and respond to an attack in progress.
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sman22
1 year, 2 months ago
Fo my is right D. I think that IoC is the evidence that a security breach has occurred. and IoA permit prepare for future methods of attack.
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drdecker100
1 year, 2 months ago
Answer: D This is correct because an Indicator of Compromise (IoC) is a sign that a system or network has already been compromised, and is used to determine if an attack has already occurred and to identify the scope of the compromise. An Indicator of Attack (IoA), on the other hand, is a signal or pattern that suggests an attack is currently underway or about to occur, and is used to detect and respond to an attack in progress.
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cy_analyst
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
I think clearly B --> IoA is the evidence that a security breach has occurred, and IoC allows organizations to act before the vulnerability can be exploited
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cy_analyst
1 year, 6 months ago
D is the right answer.
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