A security analyst is building a search to detect potential data exfiltration by looking for large outbound transfers. The search will use the Network Traffic data model. The analyst wants to ensure that the search is efficient and accurate. Which approach should the analyst take?

Create a new data model for outbound transfers.

Use the accelerated Network Traffic data model and search for events where 'bytes_out' is greater than a threshold.

Search raw events for 'bytes_out' greater than a threshold.

Use the 'tstats' command without acceleration.

What is the primary role of the Common Information Model (CIM) in Splunk?

To provide a standardized schema for security-related data, enabling consistent field names and values across different data sources

To replace the need for data ingestion from multiple sources

To encrypt data at rest and in transit

To provide a graphical interface for building dashboards

What is the primary purpose of Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)?

To replace traditional antivirus software on endpoints

To manage network infrastructure devices such as routers and switches

To offer a security information and event management (SIEM) solution that provides visibility, analytics, and incident response capabilities

To provide a platform for developing custom web applications

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Describe SIEM Best Practices and Basic Operation Concepts of Splunk Enterprise Security, Including the Interaction Between CIM, Data Models and Acceleration, Asset and Identity Frameworks, and Common CIM Fields That May Be Used in Investigations. SPLK-5001 Practice Questions (Page 4)

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Questions 16–20

16foundation · easy
Which CIM field is commonly used to identify the specific rule or alert that triggered a security event?
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17foundation · easy
Which component of Splunk Enterprise Security is responsible for grouping related security events into a single, higher-level alert?
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A security analyst is building a search to detect potential data exfiltration by looking for large outbound transfers. The search will use the Network Traffic data model. The analyst wants to ensure that the search is efficient and accurate. Which approach should the analyst take?
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19foundation · easy
What is the primary role of the Common Information Model (CIM) in Splunk?
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20foundation · easy
What is the primary purpose of Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)?
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Describe SIEM Best Practices and Basic Operation Concepts of Splunk Enterprise Security, Including the Interaction Between CIM, Data Models and Acceleration, Asset and Identity Frameworks, and Common CIM Fields That May Be Used in Investigations. SPLK-5001 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

Which CIM field is commonly used to identify the specific rule or alert that triggered a security event?

Which component of Splunk Enterprise Security is responsible for grouping related security events into a single, higher-level alert?

A security analyst is building a search to detect potential data exfiltration by looking for large outbound transfers. The search will use the Network Traffic data model. The analyst wants to ensure that the search is efficient and accurate. Which approach should the analyst take?

What is the primary role of the Common Information Model (CIM) in Splunk?

What is the primary purpose of Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)?

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