SPLK-5001 Cyber Landscape And Industry Frameworks Practice Question
A security analyst notices an alert from the 'MITRE ATT&CK - Initial Access' tactic. Which data source should be primary for investigating this alert?
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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Email security logs or Web Proxy logs.
Initial Access often occurs via phishing or exploited public-facing applications, making web or email logs primary investigation targets.
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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Email security logs or Web Proxy logs.
Why this is correct
These are the entry points for most 'Initial Access' vectors.
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Local authentication logs.
Why it's wrong here
These occur after the attacker has already gained access.
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Process audit logs.
Why it's wrong here
These detect post-compromise activity.
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Registry modification logs.
Why it's wrong here
These detect persistence, not initial access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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