SSCP Systems and Application Security Practice Question
A security administrator is reviewing Linux audit logs to detect unauthorized file access. Which Linux component is primarily responsible for generating these security audit logs?
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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auditd
auditd is the userspace component of the Linux Audit system that writes audit records to disk.
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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systemd-journald
Why it's wrong here
journald collects logs from various sources but is not the primary audit subsystem for security.
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SELinux
Why it's wrong here
SELinux enforces MAC policies but does not generate audit logs by default.
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PAM
Why it's wrong here
PAM handles authentication, not general audit logging.
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auditd
Why this is correct
auditd is the audit daemon that logs security events.
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