QuestionQ228

Procedures and Methodology

An investigator is inspecting a file to identify potentially malicious content. To prevent code execution while still uncovering hidden indicators of compromise (IOC), which type of examination should the investigator perform?

  • A Dynamic analysis
  • B Threat hunting
  • C Threat analysis
  • D Static analysis
Explanation

Static analysis inspects a file without running it, enabling examination of artifacts such as metadata, hashes, strings, and embedded content for indicators of compromise.

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