Chapter 11 Correlation Policy

THE SSFIPS EXAM TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • ✓ 11.1 Describe the components of a correlation policy
  • ✓ 11.2 Understand the process for creating a white list
  • ✓ 11.3 Describe the purpose and creation of traffic profiles
  • ✓ 11.4 Be familiar with the types of responses available when dealing with correlation policies

Correlation policy is an often overlooked but useful feature of the FireSIGHT System. The features available in this area concentrate on detection of unusual activity rather than specific intrusion or malware events. By using correlation rules, white lists, and traffic profiles, we can detect network or host behaviors that may be an indication of malicious activity. In this chapter, ...

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