Refer to the exhibit.

Including a step to “Take a Snapshot” in the SOAR solution workflow is the most effective action to accomplish the goal of allowing security analysts to be proactive and anticipate attacks. By capturing the endpoint state when a threat is identified, analysts can contain the threat and have a detailed record of the system at the time of the incident. This enables a thorough analysis of the threat, which is essential for understanding attack patterns, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to prevent future incidents.

The other options do not directly contribute to the goal of enabling proactive analysis:

A. Exclude the step “BAN malicious IP”: This would allow threats to persist in the system, potentially causing more harm.

C. Exclude the step “Check for GeoIP location”: GeoIP location is valuable for assessing the risk based on asset criticality and should not be excluded.

D. Include a step “Reporting”: While reporting is important, it does not directly aid in the proactive analysis of threats.

By taking snapshots for analysis, the security team can better understand the nature of the threats and refine their detection and response mechanisms accordingly. This proactive approach is crucial for staying ahead of cyber threats and ensuring the security of the organization’s assets.