SPLK-5001 Threat Hunting Practice Question
When hunting for lateral movement, which THREE data sources are most valuable for correlation?
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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Windows Security Event ID 4688 (Process Creation)
Authentication logs (4624), process execution (4688), and service installation (7045) provide the necessary context to track an attacker moving between hosts.
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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Windows Security Event ID 4688 (Process Creation)
Why this is correct
This tracks what the user runs after authenticating.
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Windows System Event ID 7045 (Service Installation)
Why this is correct
This is a common persistence and movement technique.
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Windows System Event ID 104 (Log Cleared)
Why it's wrong here
This is for log management, not lateral movement tracking.
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Windows Security Event ID 4611 (Trusted Logon)
Why it's wrong here
This is not a primary indicator of lateral movement.
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Windows Security Event ID 4624 (Logon)
Why this is correct
This tracks the movement of users across systems.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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