SPLK-5001 Cyber Landscape And Industry Frameworks Practice Question
An analyst needs to correlate an alert with the 'Delivery' phase of the Cyber Kill Chain. Which data source should be most prioritized for this specific stage?
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 gateway logs and web proxy logs.
The Delivery phase involves getting the malicious payload to the target, typically via email, web, or file transfer.
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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Domain Controller authentication logs.
Why it's wrong here
This pertains to lateral movement or command and control.
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Email gateway logs and web proxy logs.
Why this is correct
These are the primary sources for detecting the delivery of malicious content.
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Internal host process creation logs.
Why it's wrong here
This is more relevant to the 'Installation' or 'Exploitation' phases.
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Endpoint file integrity monitoring.
Why it's wrong here
This is relevant to the 'Actions on Objectives' or 'Exploitation' phases.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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