SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A forensic analyst needs to review security events from multiple Windows servers. To ensure that logs are centrally collected and resistant to tampering, which of the following should be implemented?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use Windows Event Forwarding to a central event collector
Centralized logging with a SIEM (or similar) aggregates logs from multiple sources. Forwarding events to a central collector ensures logs are preserved even if a server is compromised.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Use Windows Event Forwarding to a central event collector
Why this is correct
This centralizes logs and can be configured to forward even when the server is compromised, preserving evidence.
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Store logs only on the local server and back them up weekly
Why it's wrong here
Local logs can be deleted or altered by an attacker; backups may be overwritten.
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Configure Event Viewer on each server to overwrite events as needed
Why it's wrong here
Overwriting events can lead to loss of evidence; it does not centralize or protect logs.
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Enable auditing of account logon events
Why it's wrong here
Auditing is important, but it does not centralize logs or protect them from tampering.
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