ISC Security Operations Practice Question
Which THREE types of data should be ingested by a SIEM to improve its threat detection capabilities?
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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Authentication/Identity logs
A robust SIEM needs endpoint logs, network logs, and identity/access logs to correlate threats.
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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Authentication/Identity logs
Why this is correct
Identity logs allow detection of credential misuse.
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Firewall/Network traffic logs
Why this is correct
Network logs are essential for perimeter and internal traffic analysis.
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Building HVAC monitoring logs
Why it's wrong here
Usually unrelated to cyber threat detection.
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) events
Why this is correct
EDR provides critical host-level visibility.
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Office breakroom temperature logs
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant data for a SIEM.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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