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200-201 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are best practices…
Which TWO of the following are best practices when configuring a SIEM for security monitoring?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that more logging or more rules always equals better security, when in fact untuned defaults and excessive logging degrade monitoring effectiveness and increase operational burden.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Tune rules to reduce false positives.
Tuning SIEM rules to reduce false positives is a best practice because it improves the signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring that security analysts focus on genuine threats rather than being overwhelmed by irrelevant alerts. By adjusting thresholds, whitelisting known benign activity, or refining correlation logic, the SIEM becomes more efficient and reduces alert fatigue, which is critical for effective security monitoring.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Tune rules to reduce false positives.
Why this is correct
Tuning improves alert accuracy and reduces noise.
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Disable logging for low-security systems.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling logging reduces visibility and may miss attacks on those systems.
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Prioritize alerts based on risk.
Why this is correct
Risk-based prioritization ensures critical alerts are addressed first.
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Use the same log source for all event types.
Why it's wrong here
Different event types may require different log sources.
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Enable all default correlation rules.
Why it's wrong here
Default rules may generate excessive false positives without tuning.
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