Chapter 17: Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools

1. Explanation: The correct answer is option D. A false negative happens when the antivirus software incorrectly identifies a file as clean when it actually contains malware. In this scenario, the antivirus software reported the file as malware-free, but it was later discovered to contain a previously unknown malware variant. This is a false negative. Option A is incorrect because a true positive indicates the correctly identified presence of malware. Option B is incorrect because a false positive occurs when the system incorrectly identifies a non-malicious file as malware. Option C is incorrect because a true negative occurs when the system correctly identifies non-malicious files as non-malicious.
2. Explanation: The correct answer is option C. Running a vulnerability scan helps security professionals identify potential vulnerabilities in the new system before it’s operational, allowing for timely...