CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 133

Which of the following protocols will a security appliance that is correlating network events from multiple devices MOST likely rely on to receive event messages?

Answer options

• A. Syslog
• B. Session Initiation Protocol
• C. Secure File Transfer Protocol
• D. Server Message Block

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Syslog, which is specifically designed for sending event messages from devices to a centralized system. The other protocols, such as B (Session Initiation Protocol), C (Secure File Transfer Protocol), and D (Server Message Block), serve different purposes and are not primarily used for event message correlation.