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In a corporate environment, a security analyst is tasked with evaluating the reputation of a newly downloaded executable file. The file has been flagged by the organization\'s Sourcefire IPS system, which utilizes a file reputation service that assesses files based on various factors, including historical data, user feedback, and behavioral analysis. The analyst discovers that the file has a reputation score of 30 out of 100, where scores below 50 are considered suspicious. Given this context, which of the following actions should the analyst prioritize to mitigate potential risks associated with this file?
Conduct a thorough analysis of the file's behavior in a controlled environment before allowing it to execute on any production systems.
Immediately delete the file from all systems to prevent any potential harm.
Allow the file to execute on a non-critical system to observe its behavior without any restrictions.
Report the file to the IT department for further investigation without taking any immediate action.

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