PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
Which THREE log types can be forwarded to a syslog server?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'packet capture logs' with 'traffic logs' or assume all log types are syslog-forwardable, but PAN-OS restricts syslog forwarding to specific log types (threat, traffic, system) by default, while packet captures and configuration logs require separate handling.
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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Threat logs
B is correct because threat logs capture security-related events such as intrusion attempts, malware detection, and vulnerability exploits, which are critical for security monitoring. The Palo Alto Networks firewall can forward these logs to a syslog server (e.g., using UDP 514 or TCP 6514) for centralized analysis and alerting. This is a standard feature in PAN-OS for integrating with SIEM systems.
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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Packet capture logs
Why it's wrong here
Packet captures are not a standard log type.
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Threat logs
Why this is correct
Threat logs can be forwarded to syslog.
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Configuration logs
Why it's wrong here
Configuration logs are typically sent to Panorama, not syslog.
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Traffic logs
Why this is correct
Traffic logs can be forwarded to syslog.
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System logs
Why this is correct
System logs can be forwarded to syslog.
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