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Question 38

What is the purpose of forensic analysis tools?
  • A

    Identify the malware responsible for an incident.

  • B

    Preserve evidence used in later legal proceedings.

  • C

    Satisfy regulatory requirements such as NYDFS and HIPAA.

  • D

    Identify events and artifacts on a system or network that could be related to an incident.

Reveal correct answer

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer:

"Identify events and artifacts on a system or network that could be related to an incident." is correct. The purpose of forensic analysis tools is to examine systems and networks closely to determine whether any events exist that are related to an incident.

Incorrect Answers:

"Preserve evidence used in later legal proceedings."
is incorrect because although forensic analysis tools are used to determine what happened on information systems or networks, their focus does not typically include evidence preservation.

"Satisfy regulatory requirements such as NYDFS and HIPAA." is incorrect because forensic analysis tools are not designed to meet regulatory requirements, but instead are used to determine what happened in information systems and networks.

"Identify the malware responsible for an incident." is incorrect because forensic analysis tools look at what actions malware performed on a system but do not identify the specific malware used.

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