Root cause analysis: A thorough investigation method aimed at discovering the fundamental reason behind a problem or incident. It involves analyzing the sequence of events or conditions that led to the undesired outcome, with the goal of addressing these underlying issues to prevent recurrence. Root cause analysis is pivotal in cybersecurity to prevent future breaches by addressing the source, not just the symptoms, of security failures.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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