What steps should an administrator take to confirm false positives in a security event?

To effectively confirm false positives in a security event, reviewing parent and child processes along with command line arguments is crucial for the administrator. This step allows the administrator to analyze the context of the process execution, identify any legitimate processes that may have been flagged incorrectly, and assess the relationships between different processes. By understanding how processes are interlinked and the commands used to initiate them, the administrator can make informed decisions on whether they should be considered malicious.

This process is essential in distinguishing between genuine threats and benign activities, ultimately leading to a more accurate security posture. Whitelisting specific processes can be a part of the solution after thorough vetting but relies on an understanding of what processes are truly safe in the environment. Hence, investigating the details of these processes is the foundational step required to address potential misclassifications effectively.