A security analyst performs the following activities: monitors security logs, installs surveillance cameras
and analyzes trend reports. Which of the following job responsibilities is the analyst performing? (Select
TWO).

A.
Detect security incidents

B.
Reduce attack surface of systems

C.
Implement monitoring controls

D.
Hardening network devices

E.
Prevent unauthorized access

Explanation:
By monitoring security logs, installing security cameras and analyzing trend reports, the security analyst is
implementing monitoring controls.
With the monitoring controls in place, by monitoring the security logs, reviewing the footage from the
security cameras and analyzing trend reports, the security analyst is able to detect security incidents.
Incorrect Answers:
B: By monitoring security logs, installing security cameras and analyzing trend reports, the security analyst
is not reducing the attack surface of systems. The security analyst is not making any changes to the
systems; he is just monitoring activities on the systems.
D: By monitoring security logs, installing security cameras and analyzing trend reports, the security
analyst is not hardening the network devices. The security analyst is not making any changes to the
network devices; he is just monitoring activities on the systems.
E: By monitoring security logs, installing security cameras and analyzing trend reports, the security analyst
is not preventing unauthorized access. The security analyst is not making any changes to the systems and
so cannot prevent unauthorized access; he is just monitoring activities on the systems.