CGRC Compliance Maintenance Practice Question
You are configuring a SIEM (e.g., Splunk) for continuous monitoring. You need to alert when a firewall configuration changes. What is the most important log source for this requirement?
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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Firewall audit/management logs.
Firewall configuration logs provide the audit trail necessary to detect changes to security policy parameters.
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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Domain controller event logs.
Why it's wrong here
These logs are for identity and access, not network perimeter configurations.
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Firewall audit/management logs.
Why this is correct
These logs specifically record who made changes to the security ruleset.
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DHCP server logs.
Why it's wrong here
DHCP logs track IP assignments, not firewall configurations.
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Endpoint antivirus logs.
Why it's wrong here
These logs track malware activity on individual hosts, not network infrastructure configurations.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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