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Cloud Security Logging and Monitoring

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of Cloud Security Logging and Monitoring concepts and best practices.
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Which Google Cloud service provides centralized logging and monitoring for Google Cloud resources?

  1. Cloud Logging

  2. Cloud Monitoring

  3. Stackdriver

  4. Google Cloud Console


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stackdriver is a unified logging and monitoring service that collects, stores, and analyzes logs and metrics from Google Cloud resources.

What is the primary purpose of logging in cloud security?

  1. Identifying security incidents

  2. Complying with regulations

  3. Troubleshooting system issues

  4. Optimizing resource utilization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Logging plays a crucial role in cloud security by providing a record of events and activities that can be analyzed to identify potential security incidents or suspicious behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a type of log commonly collected in cloud security?

  1. System logs

  2. Application logs

  3. Network logs

  4. User logs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

User logs typically contain information about user activities and interactions, which are not directly related to cloud security.

What is the recommended approach for storing and retaining logs in cloud security?

  1. Store logs locally on individual servers

  2. Store logs in a centralized repository

  3. Delete logs after a short period

  4. Encrypt logs before storing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Storing logs in a centralized repository allows for easier management, analysis, and correlation of events from different sources.

Which Google Cloud service provides real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities?

  1. Cloud Monitoring

  2. Cloud Logging

  3. Stackdriver

  4. Google Cloud Console


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cloud Monitoring offers real-time monitoring and alerting features, enabling you to set thresholds and receive notifications when specific conditions are met.

What is the primary purpose of monitoring in cloud security?

  1. Identifying security incidents

  2. Complying with regulations

  3. Troubleshooting system issues

  4. Optimizing resource utilization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Monitoring helps in detecting and diagnosing system issues, performance bottlenecks, and resource utilization problems, which can have security implications.

Which of the following is NOT a common metric collected for monitoring cloud security?

  1. CPU utilization

  2. Memory usage

  3. Network traffic

  4. User login attempts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

User login attempts are typically not monitored as a security metric, as they are more relevant to user activity monitoring.

What is the recommended approach for setting up alerts in cloud security monitoring?

  1. Set alerts for all metrics and logs

  2. Set alerts only for critical events

  3. Set alerts based on historical data

  4. Set alerts based on predefined thresholds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Setting alerts based on predefined thresholds allows you to focus on the most important events and reduce alert fatigue.

Which Google Cloud service provides security-specific logging and monitoring capabilities?

  1. Cloud Security Center

  2. Cloud Logging

  3. Cloud Monitoring

  4. Stackdriver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cloud Security Center consolidates security logs and findings from various sources, providing a unified view of security posture and enabling proactive threat detection.

What is the primary purpose of Cloud Security Center?

  1. Centralized logging and monitoring

  2. Vulnerability scanning

  3. Threat detection and response

  4. Compliance management


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cloud Security Center focuses on threat detection and response, helping organizations identify and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.

Which of the following is NOT a common security signal analyzed by Cloud Security Center?

  1. Logs

  2. Metrics

  3. Vulnerability findings

  4. User activity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

User activity is typically not analyzed by Cloud Security Center, as it is more relevant to user behavior monitoring.

What is the recommended approach for configuring access controls for cloud logging and monitoring resources?

  1. Grant access to all users

  2. Grant access only to administrators

  3. Grant access based on roles and permissions

  4. Grant access based on resource tags


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Granting access based on roles and permissions allows for granular control over who can access logging and monitoring resources, ensuring that only authorized users have the necessary permissions.

Which Google Cloud service provides comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities?

  1. Cloud Security Center

  2. Cloud Logging

  3. Cloud Monitoring

  4. Stackdriver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cloud Security Center offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities, including threat intelligence, incident management, and automated response actions.

What is the primary purpose of incident management in cloud security?

  1. Identifying security incidents

  2. Investigating and responding to incidents

  3. Preventing security incidents

  4. Complying with regulations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Incident management focuses on investigating and responding to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, minimizing their impact on the organization.

Which of the following is NOT a common best practice for incident response in cloud security?

  1. Isolating affected systems

  2. Collecting evidence

  3. Communicating with stakeholders

  4. Deleting logs and evidence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deleting logs and evidence is not a recommended practice in incident response, as it can hinder the investigation and compromise the integrity of evidence.

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