NGFW-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
Which TWO protocols are commonly used for log forwarding to SIEMs?
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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HTTPS
Syslog and HTTPS are the standard transports for logs.
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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DNS
Why it's wrong here
Not a transport for logging.
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HTTPS
Why this is correct
Increasingly used for secure, REST-based log delivery.
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ICMP
Why it's wrong here
Not a transport for logging.
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Telnet
Why it's wrong here
Insecure and not for logging.
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Syslog
Why this is correct
The standard for log forwarding.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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