Which concept refers to the automated labeling of processes as malware or benign?

• A. Malware Classification
• B. Network Segmentation
• C. Script-Based Attacks
• D. WatchGuard Cloud

Answer: (A)

Automated labeling of running processes as malware or benign is malware classification. In endpoint security, classification uses automated analysis to assign each process a category based on features from its behavior, signatures, and context, so the system can label it as malicious or safe. This enables rapid decision-making and automated responses, helping to prioritize true threats and reduce noise. It goes beyond mere detection by providing a definite category (malware vs benign) for ongoing handling. The other options describe unrelated ideas: network segmentation divides a network into zones, script-based attacks refer to a technique attackers use, and WatchGuard Cloud is the management platform for security services.