- A
Enable Security Hub cross-Region aggregation, then export to a CSV file.
Why wrong: CSV export is manual and not suitable for SIEM ingestion.
- B
Use AWS Lambda to pull findings from Security Hub API and push to Splunk HTTP Event Collector.
Lambda can subscribe to Security Hub via EventBridge or poll the API, and forward to Splunk.
- C
Configure Security Hub to publish findings to an S3 bucket, then use Splunk to read from S3.
Why wrong: This adds latency and complexity; EventBridge is more real-time.
- D
Use AWS Glue to catalog Security Hub data and connect to Splunk via JDBC.
Why wrong: Glue is for ETL, not real-time streaming.
Question 827 of 1,000
CCSP Cloud Security Operations Practice Question
This CCSP practice question tests your understanding of cloud security operations. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A security analyst is configuring a SIEM solution and wants to ingest security findings from AWS Security Hub into Splunk. What is the most efficient method?
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
✓
Use AWS Lambda to pull findings from Security Hub API and push to Splunk HTTP Event Collector.
Option B is correct because AWS Lambda can directly invoke the Security Hub API to retrieve findings and forward them to Splunk's HTTP Event Collector (HEC) in near real-time, avoiding intermediate storage or batch processing. This serverless approach minimizes latency and operational overhead, making it the most efficient method for continuous ingestion.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Enable Security Hub cross-Region aggregation, then export to a CSV file.
Why it's wrong here
CSV export is manual and not suitable for SIEM ingestion.
- ✓
Use AWS Lambda to pull findings from Security Hub API and push to Splunk HTTP Event Collector.
Why this is correct
Lambda can subscribe to Security Hub via EventBridge or poll the API, and forward to Splunk.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Configure Security Hub to publish findings to an S3 bucket, then use Splunk to read from S3.
Why it's wrong here
This adds latency and complexity; EventBridge is more real-time.
- ✗
Use AWS Glue to catalog Security Hub data and connect to Splunk via JDBC.
Why it's wrong here
Glue is for ETL, not real-time streaming.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that S3-based export (Option C) is the default or most reliable method, but the trap here is that S3 introduces latency and requires additional polling, whereas a Lambda push is more efficient for real-time security operations.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the Lambda function uses the AWS SDK to call the GetFindings API (or the BatchGetFindings API for bulk retrieval) with pagination to handle large result sets, then formats the findings as JSON events and sends them via HTTPS to Splunk HEC using a token. In a real-world scenario, this architecture can be extended with error handling, retry logic, and batching to handle thousands of findings per minute, while Security Hub's integration with AWS Config and GuardDuty ensures findings are enriched with context.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Cloud Security Operations — This question tests Cloud Security Operations — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use AWS Lambda to pull findings from Security Hub API and push to Splunk HTTP Event Collector. — Option B is correct because AWS Lambda can directly invoke the Security Hub API to retrieve findings and forward them to Splunk's HTTP Event Collector (HEC) in near real-time, avoiding intermediate storage or batch processing. This serverless approach minimizes latency and operational overhead, making it the most efficient method for continuous ingestion.
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