Cybersecurity-Practitioner SOC Operations Practice Question
A security analyst needs to review authentication attempts made by administrators logging into a Palo Alto Networks firewall. Which log type in the Web Interface contains these administrative login records?
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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System Log
The System log records administrative logins, configuration changes, system events, and daemon statuses on Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
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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Traffic Log
Why it's wrong here
Traffic logs record session initiation, termination, and data transfer metrics, not admin logins.
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System Log
Why this is correct
System logs record administrator login events, configuration commits, and system alerts.
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Threat Log
Why it's wrong here
Threat logs record security events such as spyware, viruses, and vulnerability exploits.
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GlobalProtect Log
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect logs track client connection events and tunnel states for end-users, not firewall administrators.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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