Splunk SPLK-5001 Exam - Topic 4 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for Splunk's SPLK-5001 exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 4

An analyst investigates an IDS alert and confirms suspicious traffic to a known malicious IP. What Enterprise Security data model would they use to investigate which process initiated the network connection?

AEndpoint

BAuthentication

CNetwork traffic

DWeb

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by Timothy at Feb 09, 2025, 01:24 PM

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Eveline

3 months ago

Authentication? Not sure how that fits in this scenario.

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Marta

3 months ago

100% agree, Endpoint is the way to go!

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Winifred

3 months ago

Wait, can you really trace it back to a process? Sounds tricky.

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Mattie

4 months ago

I think Network traffic makes more sense here.

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Aliza

4 months ago

Definitely going with Endpoint for this one.

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Twana

4 months ago

I lean towards the Endpoint model too, but I wonder if the Web model might have some insights on the traffic patterns.

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Lindsey

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like the Authentication model could be relevant, but it seems more focused on user logins.

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Dick

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about the Network traffic model being useful for analyzing connections.

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Terrilyn

5 months ago

I think we might need the Endpoint data model since it should show which process made the connection, right?

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Vincenza

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm torn between Endpoint and Network traffic. I feel like the Endpoint data model would have the most detailed information about the process, but the Network traffic model might also provide relevant details. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Catarina

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is Endpoint. The question is focused on identifying the process that initiated the suspicious network activity, and the Endpoint data model would be the most relevant for that kind of investigation.

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Gwenn

5 months ago

Okay, let's see here. The question is asking about the data model used to investigate the process that initiated a network connection, and the options are Endpoint, Authentication, Network traffic, and Web. I think Endpoint is the best choice, as it would contain information about the specific process that made the connection.

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Amber

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm trying to think through the different data models and which one would be most relevant for investigating the process behind a network connection. I'm leaning towards Endpoint, but I want to double-check my understanding before answering.

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Adela

5 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about enterprise security data models. I think the answer is Endpoint, since the question is asking about the process that initiated the network connection, and the Endpoint data model would contain that information.

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Karina

9 months ago

Hey, I bet the answer is D) Web! You know, because the IDS alert was about 'suspicious traffic', and we all know the web is just one big suspicious place, am I right?

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Hector

8 months ago

D) Web

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Stevie

8 months ago

C) Network traffic

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Laurel

8 months ago

B) Authentication

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Norah

8 months ago

A) Endpoint

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Wayne

10 months ago

Ah, this one's a no-brainer. The answer is definitely C) Network traffic. I'd be shocked if it was anything else!

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Goldie

8 months ago

User 3: It's important to analyze network traffic data to identify the source of suspicious activity.

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Arthur

8 months ago

User 2: Yeah, that makes sense. Network traffic data would show which process initiated the connection.

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Lashon

9 months ago

User 1: I agree, the answer is definitely C) Network traffic.

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Carry

10 months ago

Aha, gotta be C) Network traffic! That's the obvious choice here. Maybe the exam writers are trying to trick us, but I'm sticking with my gut on this one.

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Emiko

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but I'll go with D) Web just to mix things up.

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Wilda

8 months ago

I'm going with C) Network traffic too, seems like the most logical option.

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Shala

9 months ago

I think it's A) Endpoint, that's where I would start looking.

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An

9 months ago

User 3: I'm with An on this one, C) Network traffic seems like the right choice here.

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Millie

9 months ago

User 2: I disagree, I'm going with C) Network traffic. It just makes more sense to me.

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Hannah

9 months ago

User 1: I think it's A) Endpoint, that's where I would start looking.

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Delisa

10 months ago

Haha, this is a tricky one! I bet the answer is C) Network traffic. I mean, what else would you use to investigate a network-based IDS alert, right?

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Abel

10 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer here is C) Network traffic. That's where I'd expect to find information about the network connection that triggered the IDS alert.

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Audria

9 months ago

I think both C) Network traffic and A) Endpoint would be important for a thorough investigation.

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Vivienne

9 months ago

That's true, A) Endpoint could also help identify the process responsible for the network connection.

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Dyan

9 months ago

But wouldn't A) Endpoint also be useful to see which process initiated the connection?

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Margurite

10 months ago

I agree, C) Network traffic would provide details about the suspicious connection.

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Jesus

10 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) Network traffic, as it could provide information on the network connection.

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Sena

11 months ago

I agree with Viola, because the Endpoint data model would show which process initiated the connection.

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Viola

11 months ago

I think the answer is A) Endpoint.

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