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SY0-701 · Question #571

Which of the following tools is best for logging and monitoring in a cloud environment?

The correct answer is D. SIEM. SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is purpose-built for centralized log collection, real-time monitoring, correlation of security events, and alerting across cloud and on-premises environments - making it the ideal fit for logging and monitoring at scale. A. IPS…

Submitted by tarun92· Mar 6, 2026Security operations

Question

Which of the following tools is best for logging and monitoring in a cloud environment?

Options

  • AIPS
  • BFIM
  • CNAC
  • DSIEM

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    93% (42)

Explanation

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is purpose-built for centralized log collection, real-time monitoring, correlation of security events, and alerting across cloud and on-premises environments - making it the ideal fit for logging and monitoring at scale.

  • A. IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) actively blocks malicious network traffic in real time; it detects and stops threats but does not aggregate logs or provide broad monitoring dashboards.
  • B. FIM (File Integrity Monitoring) tracks unauthorized changes to files and configurations; it's a narrow monitoring function, not a general-purpose logging platform.
  • C. NAC (Network Access Control) enforces who and what can connect to the network; it controls access, not log management or event correlation.

Memory tip: Think SIEM = "See Everything In Motion" - it collects, stores, and correlates logs from across your entire environment, which is exactly what cloud monitoring requires.

Topics

#SIEM#Logging#Monitoring#Cloud security

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