300-710 SNCF Integration Practice Question
An enterprise environment requires streaming connection events, intrusion events, and file events from Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense to a third-party SIEM. Which native protocol and feature on the firewall is designed to stream these events in real time?
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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eStreamer
The eStreamer (Event Streamer) API allows external applications and SIEM systems to stream real-time connection, intrusion, and file events from the FMC.
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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NetFlow v9
Why it's wrong here
NetFlow provides traffic flow statistics, not full application layer security intrusion events.
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Syslog over UDP
Why it's wrong here
Syslog is text-based and typically used for audit logs or connection summaries, whereas eStreamer streams rich binary-encoded detailed security events.
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eStreamer
Why this is correct
eStreamer is Cisco's proprietary protocol designed to securely stream intrusion, connection, and file events to third-party SIEMs.
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SNMPv3 Traps
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is used for basic monitoring and alerting, not full event streaming of security data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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