CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 422

Which of the following BEST explains the purpose of signature management as a mitigation technique?

Answer options

• A. Hardening devices
• B. Segmenting the network
• C. Detecting malicious activity
• D. Restricting user credentials

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as signature management focuses on identifying and detecting malicious activities through the use of known signatures. Options A and B relate to general security practices that do not specifically address the purpose of signature management, while option D pertains to user access control rather than threat detection.