ISC Infrastructure And System Security Practice Question
Which protocol should be prioritized when designing a secure logging infrastructure to prevent log tampering?
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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TLS-encrypted logging stream.
Syslog-ng or TLS-based transport ensures that logs are encrypted in transit and can be digitally signed to prevent tampering by an attacker.
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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Cleartext HTTP.
Why it's wrong here
Cleartext is easily intercepted and modified.
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UDP Syslog.
Why it's wrong here
UDP is unencrypted and does not guarantee delivery.
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TLS-encrypted logging stream.
Why this is correct
TLS provides both encryption and data integrity for log transport.
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SNMP v1.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP v1 is insecure and not designed for log transport.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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