312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
You are investigating a data exfiltration incident. Which protocol's logs would most likely show large volumes of data being moved to a cloud storage provider?
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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HTTP/HTTPS proxy logs
HTTP/HTTPS (proxy/firewall) logs are the most common indicator of exfiltration to cloud services.
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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DHCP logs
Why it's wrong here
These show IP assignment only.
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NTP logs
Why it's wrong here
These are for time synchronization.
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HTTP/HTTPS proxy logs
Why this is correct
These logs show the destination URL and volume of data transferred.
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SNMP logs
Why it's wrong here
These are for network device monitoring.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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