The answer is to deploy a Logstash forwarder with the Sentinel output plugin. This solution is correct because Logstash can parse custom or non-standard log formats from a legacy firewall and forward them to Microsoft Sentinel using the HTTP Data Collector API, bypassing the need for Common Event Format (CEF) or Syslog entirely. On the SC-200 exam, this question tests your understanding of alternative data ingestion methods when standard connectors fail; a common trap is choosing Azure Logic Apps, which is designed for orchestration rather than high-volume, continuous log forwarding. Remember the key distinction: Logstash handles custom parsing and bulk ingestion, while Logic Apps is for low-volume, event-driven workflows. A useful memory tip is to think of Logstash as a "format translator" that speaks the firewall’s native language and converts it to Sentinel’s API.
SC-200 Respond to security incidents Practice Question
This SC-200 practice question tests your understanding of respond to security incidents. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your organization is using Microsoft Sentinel as a SIEM. You need to forward logs from a legacy firewall that does not support common event format (CEF) or Syslog. Which solution should you use?
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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Deploy a Logstash forwarder with the Sentinel output plugin
Option A is correct because Logstash can parse custom log formats and forward to Sentinel via HTTP Data Collector API. Option B is wrong because Azure Policy is for governance, not log ingestion. Option C is wrong because Logic Apps can process logs but is not designed for high-volume log forwarding. Option D is wrong because Azure Monitor Agent supports Windows/Linux, not custom formats.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Deploy a Logstash forwarder with the Sentinel output plugin
Why this is correct
Logstash can parse logs and send to Sentinel via API.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use Azure Policy to export logs from the firewall
Why it's wrong here
Azure Policy cannot export logs from devices.
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Install Azure Monitor Agent on the firewall
Why it's wrong here
Azure Monitor Agent does not support legacy firewall log formats.
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Create a Logic App with an HTTP trigger
Why it's wrong here
Logic Apps are event-driven but not for continuous log forwarding.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this SC-200 question in full detail.
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Respond to security incidents — This question tests Respond to security incidents — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Deploy a Logstash forwarder with the Sentinel output plugin — Option A is correct because Logstash can parse custom log formats and forward to Sentinel via HTTP Data Collector API. Option B is wrong because Azure Policy is for governance, not log ingestion. Option C is wrong because Logic Apps can process logs but is not designed for high-volume log forwarding. Option D is wrong because Azure Monitor Agent supports Windows/Linux, not custom formats.
What should I do if I get this SC-200 question wrong?
Identify which SC-200 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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