CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) — Question 35

A security analyst is performing a Diamond Model analysis of an incident the company had last quarter. A potential benefit of this activity is that it can identify:

Answer options

• A. detection and prevention capabilities to improve.
• B. which systems were exploited more frequently.
• C. possible evidence that is missing during forensic analysis.
• D. which analysts require more training.
• E. the time spent by analysts on each of the incidents.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, highlights that analyzing incidents through the Diamond Model can help identify areas where detection and prevention mechanisms can be enhanced. The other options focus on identifying exploited systems, missing evidence, training needs, and time management, which, while important, do not directly relate to the primary goal of improving security capabilities.