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During a review of events, a security analyst notes that several log entries from the FIM system identify changes to firewall rule sets. While…

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During a review of events, a security analyst notes that several log entries from the FIM system identify changes to firewall rule sets. While coordinating a response to the FIM entries, the analyst receives alerts from the DLP system that indicate an employee is sending sensitive data to an external email address. Which of the following would be the most relevant to review in order to gain a better understanding of whether these events are associated with an attack?
Answer options
A: Configuration management tool
B: Intrusion prevention system
C: Mobile device management platform
D: Firewall access control list
E: NetFlow logs Correct answer
Correct Answer:
E. NetFlow logs
Explanation

NetFlow logs provide visibility into network traffic patterns and volume, which can be analyzed to detect anomalies, including potential security incidents. They can be invaluable in correlating the timing and nature of network events with security incidents to better understand if there is an association.

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