SecOps-Pro SOC Fundamentals And Operations Practice Question
Which TWO data sources should a SOC analyst correlate to identify a compromised user account?
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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Authentication logs
Correlating authentication logs and endpoint process logs provides a holistic view of user identity compromise.
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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Printer hardware logs
Why it's wrong here
Usually low-value for identity compromise.
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Authentication logs
Why this is correct
Necessary to see login behavior.
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Endpoint process logs
Why this is correct
Shows what was executed under the user context.
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Physical building access logs
Why it's wrong here
Generally too granular or separate from digital identity.
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Cafeteria transaction logs
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to SOC operations.
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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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