ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
Which type of log should be monitored to detect a user account that has been granted administrative privileges unexpectedly?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Authentication logs
Authentication logs typically record privilege escalation events, such as when a user is added to an admin group or granted elevated rights.
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Authentication logs
Why this is correct
Authentication logs track login events and privilege escalations.
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Application logs
Why it's wrong here
Application logs record app-specific events, not OS-level privilege changes.
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System logs
Why it's wrong here
System logs record service events, not necessarily privilege changes.
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Firewall logs
Why it's wrong here
Firewall logs show network traffic, not user privilege changes.
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Authentication and Authorization Methods
Key term
User account
A user account is a digital identity that allows a person to access a computer system, network, or application with specific permissions and settings.
Key term
User
A user is any person, system, or device that interacts with an IT service, resource, or identity system, typically authenticated through credentials and authorized to perform specific actions.
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