CAS-004 Security Operations Practice Question
A security analyst is tuning the SIEM and wants to create a correlation rule that detects potential lateral movement using pass-the-hash attacks. Which log sources are most essential for detecting this technique?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Windows Security Event Logs (4624) and network flow logs
Pass-the-hash attacks often use Windows authentication logs (Event ID 4624) and network logs for unusual remote connections. Windows Security Event Logs and network logs are key.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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DNS logs and web proxy logs
Why it's wrong here
DNS and proxy logs are less direct for lateral movement.
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Windows Security Event Logs (4624) and network flow logs
Why this is correct
These logs show authentication attempts and network connections.
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Application logs and antivirus logs
Why it's wrong here
Application logs are not typically used for lateral movement detection.
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DHCP logs and VPN logs
Why it's wrong here
DHCP and VPN logs are less relevant.
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