Question 450
The SOC has acted by choosing Filter Graph activity logs by application and resource operation to assess broad access. To verify the outcome for "An unusual Graph request targets mail or files across many users.", which result matters most?
Explanation
Correct Answer
The query identifies the affected resource set and abnormal request burst. This is the result that most directly validates the selected action: Filter Graph activity logs by application and resource operation to assess broad access. It proves the requirement in the scenario rather than a related activity. This scenario concerns: An unusual Graph request targets mail or files across many users.
Incorrect Answers
A narrower query retaining seeded relevant items demonstrates filtering accuracy. It does not alone identify the abnormal Graph request burst and the affected resource set across the selected app.
“Audit records identify the actor, affected mailbox, action and timestamp.” tests A Microsoft 365 administrator suspects an attacker changed mailbox forwarding settings. It does not demonstrate the target outcome of The query identifies the affected resource set and abnormal request burst. in the case described. This scenario concerns: An unusual Graph request targets mail or files across many users.
“The case identifies the app identity, request operation and observed timing.” may be appropriate evidence for An analyst suspects a malicious application queried Microsoft Graph with excessive privileges., but the verification of the current incident must instead show The query identifies the affected resource set and abnormal request burst. This scenario concerns: An unusual Graph request targets mail or files across many users.