Windows Advanced Event Logging Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which version of Windows introduced the additional event logging capabilities?

Windows 7

Windows 10

Windows Server 2008 R2 (correct)

Windows 8

What are the main subtypes of event logs in Windows?

System, Application, Security, Setup

Admin, Operational, Analytic, Debug (correct)

Audit Success, Audit Failure

Informational, Warning, Error, Critical

Which log type is useful for troubleshooting and targeted at end users, administrators, and support personnel?

Analytic log

Operational log

Debug log

Admin log (correct)

Which log type is used by developers to troubleshoot issues with applications?

Debug log Signup and view all the answers

Which log types are hidden and disabled by default in Windows?

Analytic and Debug logs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of additional event logging in Windows?

To identify bad actors or malware Signup and view all the answers

Which information is limited in the default built-in Windows event logs?

Process creation and DLL loading Signup and view all the answers

Which log types are suitable for collection by FortiSIEM?

Operational logs Signup and view all the answers

What are the new categories of event logs introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 and later?

Admin, Operational, Analytic, Debug Signup and view all the answers

Which event log types are published in a high volume to trace an issue?

Analytic logs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can FortiSIEM track by analyzing the logs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What information is limited in the default built-in Windows event logs?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What can be defined as templates in FortiSIEM for Linux agents?

One or more templates for Linux agents Signup and view all the answers

What does the Syslog facility represent in Linux agent configuration?

The machine process that created the Syslog event Signup and view all the answers

What does the Log Prefix do in Linux agent configuration?

Inserts a prefix into the Syslog header Signup and view all the answers

What can file integrity monitoring in FortiSIEM be used for?

Ensuring critical files are not modified Signup and view all the answers

What does the Modify action in file integrity monitoring contain?

An MD5 hash code for the new file Signup and view all the answers

What does the Process Monitoring template in FortiSIEM collect events and logs related to?

Process status on Linux devices Signup and view all the answers

What does associating templates, devices, and collectors enable in FortiSIEM?

Load balancing logs across multiple collectors Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a template is assigned to multiple devices for a customer with multi-tenant collectors in FortiSIEM?

The agents will load balance logs across all the collectors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Windows Event Logging

Windows Server 2008 R2 introduced additional event logging capabilities.

Event Log Subtypes

Windows event logs have several subtypes, including:
- Application
- Security
- System
- Directory Service
- DNS Server
- File Replication Service

Log Types and Purposes

Administrative logs: useful for troubleshooting, targeted at end users, administrators, and support personnel
Debug logs: used by developers to troubleshoot issues with applications
Analytic and Debug logs: hidden and disabled by default in Windows

Purpose and Limitations of Event Logging

Additional event logging in Windows aims to provide more detailed and specific information for troubleshooting and diagnostics
Default built-in Windows event logs have limited information, including:
- Limited event tracing and debugging capabilities
- Limited logging of specific system events

FortiSIEM Integration

FortiSIEM can collect and track events from various log types, including:
- Windows event logs
- Analytic and Debug logs
FortiSIEM can track and analyze log data to detect security threats, system errors, and other issues.

Event Log Categories

In Windows Server 2008 R2 and later, new categories of event logs were introduced, including:
- Analytic logs
- Debug logs

Log Analysis

FortiSIEM can analyze event logs to track and detect issues, including:
- Security threats
- System errors
- Application errors

Linux Agent Configuration

In FortiSIEM, templates can be defined for Linux agents
The Syslog facility in Linux agent configuration represents the logging facility
The Log Prefix in Linux agent configuration specifies the log file prefix

File Integrity Monitoring

File integrity monitoring in FortiSIEM can be used to:
- Monitor file system changes
- Detect unauthorized access
- Track file modifications
The Modify action in file integrity monitoring contains information about file modifications

Process Monitoring

The Process Monitoring template in FortiSIEM collects events and logs related to:
- Process creation and termination
- Process execution and activity

Template Management

Associating templates, devices, and collectors in FortiSIEM enables:
- Centralized log collection and analysis
- Automated log analysis and reporting
If a template is assigned to multiple devices for a customer with multi-tenant collectors in FortiSIEM, the template will be applied to all assigned devices.

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Test your knowledge on Windows Advanced Event Logging! This quiz covers topics such as event log categories, subtypes, and capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2 and later. Challenge yourself to find out how well you understand event logging in Windows.