ISC Security Operations Practice Question
When configuring a Cisco ASA firewall to log deny events to a remote Syslog server, what is the minimum logging level required to ensure that denied packets are captured?
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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Level 6 (Informational)
Level 6 (Informational) is required to capture the 'Deny' flow logs in Cisco ASA systems.
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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Level 7 (Debugging)
Why it's wrong here
Debugging is too verbose and impacts performance.
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Level 4 (Warnings)
Why it's wrong here
Warnings capture suspicious activity but not necessarily every deny event.
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Level 3 (Errors)
Why it's wrong here
Errors are for system faults, not packet denials.
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Level 6 (Informational)
Why this is correct
Informational level includes general events like denied connections.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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