Security Incident Creation and Threat Intelligence
ServiceNow CIS-SIR Study Guide
Overview
Security incidents can be created manually, through integrations, or via automated detection. Threat intelligence enriches these incidents with context about known threats, attack patterns, and indicators of compromise.
Why It Matters for the Exam
Incident Creation and Threat Intelligence accounts for 14% of the CIS-SIR exam. Understanding how incidents are identified and enriched is foundational to effective response.
Key Concepts to Master
1Manual incident creation
2Automated incident creation
3Threat intelligence feeds
4STIX/TAXII integration
5Observable extraction
6Indicator of compromise matching
7Incident classification
8Attack pattern identification
💡 Exam Tips & Strategy
Focus on the relationship between threat intelligence and incident enrichment. Know how STIX/TAXII feeds work and how indicators of compromise are matched.
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Practice Questions
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Exam Weight
CIS-SIR
Certification
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