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Which definition of common event format is terms of a security information and event management solution is true?
The correct answer is D. a standard log event format that is used for log collection. Common Event Format (CEF) is a standardized log format originally developed by ArcSight (now part of Micro Focus) that is widely used in SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions. It provides a common schema so that log data from diverse security devices…
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Which definition of common event format is terms of a security information and event management solution is true?
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- Aa type of event log used to identify a successful user login.
- Ba TCP network media protocol.
- CEvent log analysis certificate that stands for certified event forensics.
- Da standard log event format that is used for log collection.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A8% (3)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D88% (35)
Explanation
Common Event Format (CEF) is a standardized log format originally developed by ArcSight (now part of Micro Focus) that is widely used in SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions. It provides a common schema so that log data from diverse security devices - firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, endpoints - can be collected, normalized, and correlated in a consistent way. This interoperability is essential for effective threat detection. Option A describes a specific log entry type, not a format standard. Option B is incorrect; CEF is a log format, not a network protocol. Option C is fictional.
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