The Fortinet FCSS_SOC_AN-7.4 Questions & Practice Test are Available On-Demand [Q10-Q25]

* Understanding the MITRE ATT&CK Framework:
* The MITRE ATT&CK framework is a comprehensive matrix of tactics and techniques used by adversaries to achieve their objectives.
* It is widely used for understanding adversary behavior, improving defense strategies, and conducting security assessments.
* Analyzing the Options:
* Option A:The framework provides detailed technical descriptions of adversary activities, including specific techniques and subtechniques.
* Option B:The framework includes information about mitigations and detections for each technique and subtechnique, providing comprehensive guidance.
* Option C:MITRE ATT&CK covers a wide range of attack vectors, including those targeting user endpoints, network devices, and servers.
* Option D:Some techniques or subtechniques do indeed fall under multiple tactics, reflecting the complex nature of adversary activities that can serve different objectives.
* Conclusion:
* The statement that best describes the MITRE ATT&CK framework is that it contains some techniques or subtechniques that fall under more than one tactic.
References:
* MITRE ATT&CK Framework Documentation.
* Security Best Practices and Threat Intelligence Reports Utilizing MITRE ATT&CK.

* Understanding the Playbook Requirements:
* The SOC analyst needs to design a playbook that filters for high severity events.
* The playbook must also attach the event information to an existing incident.
* Analyzing the Provided Exhibit:
* The exhibit shows the available actions for a local connector within the playbook.
* Actions listed include:
* Update Asset and Identity
* Get Events
* Get Endpoint Vulnerabilities
* Create Incident
* Update Incident
* Attach Data to Incident
* Run Report
* Get EPEU from Incident
* Evaluating the Options:
* Get Events:This action retrieves events but does not attach them to an incident.
* Update Incident:This action updates an existing incident but is not specifically for attaching event data.
* Update Asset and Identity:This action updates asset and identity information, not relevant for attaching event data to an incident.
* Attach Data to Incident:This action is explicitly designed to attach additional data, such as event information, to an existing incident.
* Conclusion:
* The correct action to use in the playbook for filtering high severity events and attaching the event information to an incident isAttach Data to Incident.
References:
* Fortinet Documentation on Playbook Actions and Connectors.
* Best Practices for Incident Management and Playbook Design in SOC Operations.

* Understanding the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix:
* The MITRE ATT&CK framework is a knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations.
* Each tactic in the matrix represents the “why” of an attack technique, while each technique represents “how” an adversary achieves a tactic.
* Analyzing the Provided Exhibit:
* The exhibit shows part of the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise matrix as displayed on FortiAnalyzer.
* The focus is on technique T1071 (Application Layer Protocol), which has subtechniques labeled T1071.001, T1071.002, T1071.003, and T1071.004.
* Each subtechnique specifies a different type of application layer protocol used for Command and
* Control (C2):
* T1071.001 Web Protocols
* T1071.002 File Transfer Protocols
* T1071.003 Mail Protocols
* T1071.004 DNS
* Identifying Key Points:
* Subtechniques under T1071:There are four subtechniques listed under the primary technique T1071, confirming that statement B is true.
* Event Handlers for T1071:FortiAnalyzer includes event handlers for monitoring various tactics and techniques. The presence of event handlers for tactic T1071 suggests active monitoring and alerting for these specific subtechniques, confirming that statement C is true.
* Misconceptions Clarified:
* Statement A (four techniques under tactic T1071) is incorrect because T1071 is a single technique with four subtechniques.
* Statement D (15 events associated with the tactic) is misleading. The number 15 refers to the techniques under the Application Layer Protocol, not directly related to the number of events.
Conclusion:
* The accurate interpretation of the exhibit confirms that there are four subtechniques under technique T1071 and that there are event handlers covering tactic T1071.
References:
* MITRE ATT&CK Framework documentation.
* FortiAnalyzer Event Handling and MITRE ATT&CK Integration guides.

* Understanding FortiAnalyzer Features:
* FortiAnalyzer includes several features for log analytics, monitoring, and incident response.
* The SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) database is used to store and analyze log data, providing advanced analytics and insights.
* Evaluating the Options:
* Option A: Threat hunting
* Threat hunting involves proactively searching through log data to detect and isolate threats that may not be captured by automated tools.
* This feature leverages the SIEM database to perform advanced log analytics, correlate events, and identify potential security incidents.
* Option B: Asset Identity Center
* This feature focuses on asset and identity management rather than advanced log analytics.
* Option C: Event monitor
* While the event monitor provides real-time monitoring and alerting based on logs, it does not specifically utilize advanced log analytics in the way the SIEM database does for threat hunting.
* Option D: Outbreak alerts
* Outbreak alerts provide notifications about widespread security incidents but are not directly related to advanced log analytics using the SIEM database.
* Conclusion:
* The feature that uses the SIEM database for advanced log analytics and monitoring in FortiAnalyzer isThreat hunting.
References:
* Fortinet Documentation on FortiAnalyzer Features and SIEM Capabilities.
* Security Best Practices and Use Cases for Threat Hunting.

* Understanding the Threat Hunting Data:
* The Threat Hunting Monitor in the provided exhibits shows various application services, their usage counts, and data metrics such as sent bytes, average sent bytes, and maximum sent bytes.
* The second part of the exhibit lists connection attempts from a specific source IP (10.0.1.10) to a destination IP (8.8.8.8), with repeated “Connection Failed” messages.
* Analyzing the Application Services:
* DNS is the top application service with a significantly high count (251,400) and notable sent bytes (9.1 MB).
* This large volume of DNS traffic is unusual for regular DNS queries and can indicate the presence of DNS tunneling.
* DNS Tunneling:
* DNS tunneling is a technique used by attackers to bypass security controls by encoding data within DNS queries and responses. This allows them to extract data from the local network without detection.
* The high volume of DNS traffic, combined with the detailed metrics, suggests that DNS tunneling might be in use.
* Connection Failures to 8.8.8.8:
* The repeated connection attempts from the source IP (10.0.1.10) to the destination IP (8.8.8.8) with connection failures can indicate an attempt to communicate with an external server.
* Google DNS (8.8.8.8) is often used for DNS tunneling due to its reliability and global reach.
* Conclusion:
* Given the significant DNS traffic and the nature of the connection attempts, it is reasonable to conclude that DNS tunneling is being used to extract confidential data from the local network.
* Why Other Options are Less Likely:
* Spearphishing (A): There is no evidence from the provided data that points to spearphishing attempts, such as email logs or phishing indicators.
* Reconnaissance (C): The data does not indicate typical reconnaissance activities, such as scanning or probing mail servers.
* FTP C&C (D): There is no evidence of FTP traffic or command-and-control communications using FTP in the provided data.
References:
* SANS Institute: “DNS Tunneling: How to Detect Data Exfiltration and Tunneling Through DNS Queries” SANS DNS Tunneling
* OWASP: “DNS Tunneling” OWASP DNS Tunneling
By analyzing the provided threat hunting data, it is evident that DNS tunneling is being used to exfiltrate data, indicating a sophisticated method of extracting confidential information from the network.

* Understanding Incident Creation in FortiAnalyzer:
* FortiAnalyzer allows for the creation of incidents to track and manage security events.
* Incidents can be created both automatically and manually based on detected events and predefined rules.
* Analyzing the Methods:
* Option A:Using a connector action typically involves integrating with other systems or services and is not a direct method for creating incidents on FortiAnalyzer.
* Option B:Incidents can be created manually on the Event Monitor page by selecting relevant events and creating incidents from those events.
* Option C:While playbooks can automate responses and actions, the direct creation of incidents is usually managed through event handlers or manual processes.
* Option D:Custom event handlers can be configured to trigger incident creation based on specific events or conditions, automating the process within FortiAnalyzer.
* Conclusion:
* The two valid methods for creating an incident on FortiAnalyzer are manually on the Event Monitor page and using a custom event handler.
References:
* Fortinet Documentation on Incident Management in FortiAnalyzer.
* FortiAnalyzer Event Handling and Customization Guides.