CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) — Question 270

A systems administrator wants to use existing resources to automate reporting from disparate security appliances that do not currently communicate. Which of the following is the best way to meet this objective?

Answer options

• A. Configuring an API integration to aggregate the different data sets
• B. Combining back-end application storage into a single, relational database
• C. Purchasing and deploying commercial off-the-shelf aggregation software
• D. Migrating application usage logs to on-premises storage

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The best solution is to configure an API integration to aggregate the different data sets, as it allows for real-time communication and data sharing between the disparate security appliances. The other options either involve creating a unified database, acquiring new software, or moving logs, which do not directly address the need for automation of reporting across non-communicating devices.