Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — Question 20

What is the correct sequence of SOC Workflow?

Answer options

• A. Collect, Ingest, Validate, Document, Report, Respond
• B. Collect, Ingest, Document, Validate, Report, Respond
• C. Collect, Respond, Validate, Ingest, Report, Document
• D. Collect, Ingest, Validate, Report, Respond, Document

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct sequence of the SOC Workflow is A: Collect, Ingest, Validate, Document, Report, Respond. This order is essential as it ensures that data is properly gathered, processed, and analyzed before any reporting or response actions are taken. The other options either misplace the steps or omit necessary actions, leading to an incomplete workflow.