CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) — Question 66

Forming a hypothesis, looking for indicators of compromise, and using the findings to proactively improve detection capabilities are examples of the value of:

Answer options

• A. vulnerability scanning.
• B. threat hunting.
• C. red teaming.
• D. penetration testing.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, threat hunting, as it involves actively searching for threats and vulnerabilities in a network. The other options, such as vulnerability scanning (A), red teaming (C), and penetration testing (D), focus on different aspects of security assessment and do not emphasize the proactive search for indicators of compromise.