CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001) — Question 261

An executive tasked a security analyst to aggregate past logs, traffic, and alerts on a particular attack vector. The analyst was then tasked with analyzing the data and making predictions on future complications regarding this attack vector. Which of the following types of analysis is the security analyst MOST likely conducting?

Answer options

• A. Trend analysis
• B. Behavior analysis
• C. Availability analysis
• D. Business analysis

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Trend analysis, as it involves examining historical data to identify patterns and predict future occurrences. Behavior analysis focuses on normal versus abnormal activities, availability analysis pertains to system uptime, and business analysis relates to business operations rather than security incidents.