Logging and monitoring · Question 9 of 12

Which log sources are particularly valuable for detecting attacks?

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Answer

  • B Events from endpoint protection systems
  • D Logs from firewalls and proxies
  • E Login logs from directory services

Explanation

Logins reveal account misuse, firewall and proxy logs reveal unusual connections, and endpoint systems report suspicious processes. Combined in the SIEM, they produce a picture of the attack. Which sources matter depends on your own risks.

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