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CSSLP · Question #114

Which of the following types of activities can be audited for security? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

The correct answer is A. File and object access C. Printer access D. Network logons and logoffs. For security auditing, common activities to monitor include access to files and other system objects, printer usage, and network logon/logoff events. These provide crucial logs for detecting unauthorized activity and maintaining an audit trail.

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Question

Which of the following types of activities can be audited for security? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

Options

  • AFile and object access
  • BData downloading from the Internet
  • CPrinter access
  • DNetwork logons and logoffs

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    92% (45)
  • B
    8% (4)

Why each option

For security auditing, common activities to monitor include access to files and other system objects, printer usage, and network logon/logoff events. These provide crucial logs for detecting unauthorized activity and maintaining an audit trail.

AFile and object accessCorrect

Auditing file and object access tracks who accessed what files, when, and what actions they performed (e.g., read, write, delete), providing critical information for detecting unauthorized data manipulation or exfiltration.

BData downloading from the Internet

While data downloading from the Internet can be monitored by network devices, it is generally categorized as network traffic monitoring or content filtering rather than a specific 'security auditing activity' in the same vein as system-level event logging of access to resources or authentication.

CPrinter accessCorrect

Auditing printer access logs who printed which documents, when, and from where, which is important for preventing unauthorized information disclosure and ensuring accountability for physical output.

DNetwork logons and logoffsCorrect

Auditing network logons and logoffs tracks user authentication events, including successful and failed attempts, providing insights into potential brute-force attacks, unauthorized access, and user activity timelines.

Concept tested: Security auditing and logging targets

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-policy-settings

Topics

#Security Auditing#Logging#Access Control#Security Monitoring

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