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Question #: 397
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A security analyst is reviewing logs to identify the destination of command-and-control traffic originating from a compromised device within the on-premises network. Which of the following is the best log to review?

  • A. IDS
  • B. Antivirus
  • C. Firewall
  • D. Application
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Segunmx
Highly Voted 7 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Firewall Explanation: The firewall logs are the best logs to review when trying to identify the destination of command-and-control (C2) traffic. Firewalls track inbound and outbound network traffic, including the source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols used.
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9149f41
Most Recent 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
IDS does not necessarily tracking the traffic for destination. Application log tracks software/applications, does not show network level traffic or the traffic for C2 server destination
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