ISC Security Operations Practice Question
Which SOC process ensures that all security tools are configured to log at the same time standard to prevent confusion during timeline analysis?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Time Synchronization (NTP)
NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronization is essential for accurate event correlation.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Time Synchronization (NTP)
Why this is correct
Synchronizing clocks ensures that timestamps across the entire environment are consistent.
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Data Normalization
Why it's wrong here
This translates log formats, not clock time.
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Log Rotation
Why it's wrong here
Log rotation manages file space, not time synchronization.
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Access Control
Why it's wrong here
This manages user permissions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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