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Event correlation is the process of finding relevance between the events that produce a final result. What type of correlation will help an organization to correlate events across a set of servers…

The correct answer is C. Cross-platform correlation. Cross-platform correlation is the process of correlating security events across heterogeneous devices and systems - such as servers, workstations, routers, firewalls, and network devices - that may run different operating systems or use different log formats. This is a core…

Submitted by brentm· Apr 18, 2026Network Forensics

Question

Event correlation is the process of finding relevance between the events that produce a final result. What type of correlation will help an organization to correlate events across a set of servers, systems, routers and network?

Options

  • ASame-platform correlation
  • BNetwork-platform correlation
  • CCross-platform correlation
  • DMultiple-platform correlation

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    92% (24)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

Cross-platform correlation is the process of correlating security events across heterogeneous devices and systems - such as servers, workstations, routers, firewalls, and network devices - that may run different operating systems or use different log formats. This is a core function of SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems. 'Same-platform correlation' would apply only within a single type of system or OS. 'Network-platform correlation' and 'Multiple-platform correlation' are not standard terms in event correlation frameworks; the correct term for correlating across diverse environments is cross-platform correlation.

Topics

#Event correlation#Cross-platform analysis#Security monitoring#Log management

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