SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
During an incident response, you need to collect forensic data from a compromised Linux server that is not managed by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. You plan to use a manual collection script. Which tool should you use to securely upload the collected data to Azure for analysis?
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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AzCopy to upload the data to Azure Blob Storage.
AzCopy, is the correct tool because it is designed for efficient, secure data transfer to Azure Blob Storage, supports Linux, and does not require a managed agent. Option A is incorrect because Azure CLI is a management tool, not optimized for large file uploads. Option C is incorrect because PowerShell is not natively installed on Linux typically, and Log Analytics works with structured log data, not arbitrary forensic files. Option D is incorrect because the Log Analytics agent forwards structured log data, not raw files.
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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Azure CLI to upload the data to an Azure Files share.
Why it's wrong here
Azure CLI can copy files to an Azure Files share, but the question requires the secure upload mechanism the manual collection script itself uses, which is the SAS-token-based uploader. Azure Files is tempting as a general-purpose storage target, and would fit bulk file archival rather than scripted forensic transfer.
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AzCopy to upload the data to Azure Blob Storage.
Why this is correct
AzCopy transfers data directly into Azure Blob Storage over HTTPS, satisfying the requirement to securely upload forensic artefacts from an unmanaged Linux host. Because the server lacks Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the built-in live response collection is unavailable, so a manual script paired with AzCopy provides the supported upload path.
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PowerShell to send the data to Log Analytics workspace.
Why it's wrong here
PowerShell on Linux sends data into Log Analytics as log records, not as forensic evidence files, and the workspace API caps payload sizes and formats. It is tempting because PowerShell is cross-platform and Log Analytics is a familiar Azure sink, but it suits scripted log ingestion, not bulk evidence upload.
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The Log Analytics agent to forward the data.
Why it's wrong here
The Log Analytics agent forwards event and performance telemetry to a workspace; it cannot upload arbitrary forensic artefacts collected by a script. It is tempting because it is the standard Azure monitoring pipeline for Linux, and would be correct for streaming logs from a monitored host rather than transferring evidence files.
Quick reference
Azure Blob Storage Tier Comparison
| Tier | Storage Cost | Retrieval Cost | Latency | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot | Highest | Lowest | Immediate | Active data, frequent reads |
| Cool | Lower | Higher | Immediate | Data accessed < once / month |
| Cold | Lower still | Higher | Immediate | Data accessed < once / quarter |
| Archive | Lowest | Highest + rehydration delay | Hours | Long-term compliance retention |
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