What is network monitoring?

A.Observing network traffic patterns, flow data, and packet contents to detect suspicious communications and threats
B.Checking network cable connections, verifying port assignments, and updating the physical wiring diagram across each wiring closet in the building
C.Monitoring network provider SLAs, tracking uptime credits, and reconciling monthly invoices with the finance team each billing cycle
D.Checking internet speed, running periodic bandwidth tests, and reporting the results to the facilities manager each week

Why A is correct

Network monitoring analyzes traffic patterns, protocols, and payloads to identify malicious communications, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access attempts.

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NIST CSF Detect function: continuous monitoring, anomaly and event detection, and detection processes.

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