ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
A SOC analyst is investigating a potential data exfiltration incident. Which TWO log sources would be most useful for identifying outbound data transfers? (Select TWO)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Firewall logs
Firewall logs show allowed outbound connections, and proxy logs can reveal web traffic and file uploads, both critical for detecting exfiltration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Firewall logs
Why this is correct
Correct. Firewall logs record outbound connections.
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Patch management logs
Why it's wrong here
Patch logs are irrelevant to data transfer detection.
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Proxy logs
Why this is correct
Correct. Proxy logs capture web requests and can indicate data exfiltration.
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System logs
Why it's wrong here
System logs record service events, not network data.
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Authentication logs
Why it's wrong here
Authentication logs show logins, not data transfers.
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Incident Response and Management
Key term
Incident
An incident is a security event that violates an organization's policies or threatens its data, systems, or operations, requiring a structured response.
Key term
SOC
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a centralized team that monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents to protect an organization's information systems.
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