Fortinet FCP_FAZ_AN-7.4 FCP - FortiAnalyzer 7.4 Analyst Exam Practice Test

When an incident in FortiAnalyzer is identified as a false positive and its status is updated to "Closed: False Positive," certain records and logs are updated to reflect this change.

Option A - The Audit History Log Will Be Updated:

FortiAnalyzer maintains an audit history log that records changes to incidents, including updates to their status. When an incident status is marked as "Closed: False Positive," this action is logged in the audit history to ensure traceability of changes. This log provides accountability and a record of how incidents have been handled over time.

Conclusion: Correct.

Option B - The Corresponding Event Will Be Marked as Mitigated:

Changing an incident to "Closed: False Positive" does not affect the status of the original event itself. Marking an incident as a false positive signifies that it does not represent a real threat, but it does not imply that the event has been mitigated.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option C - The Incident Will Be Deleted:

Marking an incident as "Closed: False Positive" does not delete the incident from FortiAnalyzer. Instead, it updates the status to reflect that it is not a real threat, allowing for historical analysis and preventing similar false positives in the future. Deletion would typically only occur manually or by a different administrative action.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option D - The Incident Number Will Be Changed:

The incident number is a unique identifier and does not change when the status of the incident is updated. This identifier remains constant throughout the incident's lifecycle for tracking and reference purposes.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: A. The audit history log will be updated.

This is the most accurate answer, as the update to "Closed: False Positive" is recorded in FortiAnalyzer’s audit history log for accountability and tracking purposes.

In this output, we see two diagnostic commands executed on a FortiAnalyzer device:

diagnose fortilogd lograte: This command shows the rate at which logs are being processed by the FortiAnalyzer in terms of log entries per second.

diagnose fortilogd msgrate: This command displays the message rate, or the rate at which individual messages are being processed.

The values provided in the exhibit output show:

Log rate (lograte): Consistently high, showing values such as 70.0, 132.1, and 133.3 logs per second over different time intervals.

Message rate (msgrate): Lower values, around 1.4 to 1.6 messages per second.

Explanation

Interpretation of log rate vs. message rate: In FortiAnalyzer, the log rate typically refers to the rate of logs being stored or indexed, while the message rate refers to individual messages within these logs. Given that a single log entry can contain multiple messages, it's common to see a lower message rate relative to the log rate.

Understanding normal operation: In this case, the message rate being lower than the log rate is expected and typical behavior. This discrepancy can arise because each log entry may bundle multiple related messages, reducing the message rate relative to the log rate.

Conclusion

Correct Answer: A. The message rate being lower than the log rate is normal.

This aligns with the normal operational behavior of FortiAnalyzer in processing logs and messages.

There is no indication that both logs and messages are nearly finished indexing, as that would typically show diminishing rates toward zero, which is not the case here. Additionally, there’s no information in this output about specific ADOMs or a comparison between traffic logs and event logs. Thus, options B, C, and D are incorrect.

The objective is to create a filter that identifies all login attempts to the FortiAnalyzer web interface (GUI) coming from Laptop1 (IP 10.1.1.100) and excludes the admin user. This filter should match any user other than admin.

Filter Components Analysis:

Operation-login: This portion of the filter will target login actions specifically, which is correct for filtering login attempts.

performed_on==’’GUI(10.1.1.100)’: This indicates that the login attempt must occur on the GUI interface and originate from the specified IP, which matches Laptop1's IP address (10.1.1.100). This ensures that the filter only matches GUI logins from this specific device.

user!=admin: This part excludes logins by the admin user, meeting the requirement to capture only non-admin users.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correctly specifies the Operation-login, performed_on==’’GUI(10.1.1.100)’, and user!=admin. This setup effectively filters login attempts to the GUI from Laptop1, excluding the admin user.

Option B: Uses the incorrect IP 10.1.1.120 in the performed_on filter, which does not match Laptop1's IP (10.1.1.100).

Option C: This option includes srcip==10.1.1.100 and dstip==10.1.1.210 but incorrectly specifies user==admin instead of user!=admin, which does not match the requirement to exclude admin users.

Option D: This option does not specify the performed_on field to restrict it to the GUI and only includes dstip (destination IP) without srcip. It also incorrectly uses user!-admin instead of the correct syntax user!=admin.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: A. Operation-login and performed_on==’’GUI(10.1.1.100)’ and user!=admin

This filter precisely captures the required conditions: login attempts from Laptop1 to the GUI interface by any user except admin.

In the exhibit, the playbook configuration shows the analyst working with the "Attach Data" action within a playbook. Here’s a breakdown of key aspects:

Incident ID: This field is linked to the "Playbook Starter," which indicates that the playbook will attach data to an existing incident.

Attachment: The analyst is configuring an attachment by selecting Run_REPORT with a placeholder ID for report_uuid. This suggests that the report’s UUID will dynamically populate as part of the playbook execution.

Analysis of Options:

Option A - Creating a Trigger Variable:

A trigger variable would typically be set up in the playbook starter or initiation configuration, not within the "Attach Data" action. The setup here does not indicate a trigger, as it’s focusing on data attachment.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option B - Creating an Output Variable:

The field Attachment with a report_uuid placeholder suggests that the analyst is defining an output variable that will store the report data or ID, allowing it to be attached to the incident. This variable can then be referenced or passed within the playbook for further actions or reporting.

Conclusion: Correct.

Option C - Creating a Report in the Playbook:

While Run_REPORT is selected, it appears to be an attachment action rather than a report generation task. The purpose here is to attach an existing or dynamically generated report to an incident, not to create the report itself.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option D - Creating a SOC Report:

Similarly, this configuration is focused on attaching data, not specifically generating a SOC report. SOC reports are generally predefined and generated outside the playbook.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: B. The analyst is trying to create an output variable to be used in the playbook.

The setup allows the playbook to dynamically assign the report_uuid as an output variable, which can then be used in further actions within the playbook.

When a generated report does not include the expected information despite the logs being present, there are several factors to check to ensure accurate data representation in the report.

Option A - Check the Time Frame Covered by the Report:

Reports are generated based on a specified time frame. If the time frame does not encompass the period when the relevant logs were collected, those logs will not appear in the report. Ensuring the time frame is correctly set to cover the intended logs is crucial for accurate report content.

Conclusion: Correct.

Option B - Disable Auto-Cache:

Auto-cache is a feature in FortiAnalyzer that helps optimize report generation by using cached data for frequently used datasets. Disabling auto-cache is generally not necessary unless there is an issue with outdated data being used. In most cases, it does not directly impact whether certain logs are included in a report.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option C - Increase the Report Utilization Quota:

The report utilization quota controls the resource limits for generating reports. While insufficient quota might prevent a report from generating or completing, it does not typically cause specific log entries to be missing. Therefore, this option is not directly relevant to missing data within the report.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option D - Test the Dataset:

Datasets in FortiAnalyzer define which logs and fields are pulled into the report. If a dataset is misconfigured, it could exclude certain logs. Testing the dataset helps verify that the correct data is being pulled and that all required logs are included in the report parameters.

Conclusion: Correct.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: A. Check the time frame covered by the report and D. Test the dataset.

These actions directly address the issues that could cause missing information in a report when logs are available but not displayed.

When you frequently use the same search parameters in FortiAnalyzer’s Log View, setting up a reusable filter or view can save considerable time. Here’s an analysis of each option:

Option A - Configure a Custom Dashboard:

Custom dashboards are useful for displaying a variety of widgets and summaries on network activity, performance, and threat data, but they are not designed for storing specific search filters for log views.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option B - Configure a Custom View:

Custom views in FortiAnalyzer allow analysts to save specific search filters and configurations. By setting up a custom view, you can retain your frequently used search parameters and quickly access them without needing to reapply filters each time. This option is specifically designed to streamline the process of recurring log searches.

Conclusion: Correct.

Option C - Configure a Data Selector:

Data selectors are used to define specific types of data for FortiAnalyzer reports and widgets. They are useful in reports but are not meant for saving and reusing log search parameters in Log View.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option D - Configure a Macro and Apply It to Device Groups:

Macros in FortiAnalyzer are generally used for automation tasks, not for saving log search filters. Applying macros to device groups does not fulfill the requirement of saving specific log view search parameters.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: B. Configure a custom view.

Custom views allow you to save specific search filters, enabling quick access to frequently used parameters in Log View.

The requirement here is to construct a SQL query that retrieves logs with specific fields, namely "Source IP" and "Destination Port," for entries where the source IP address matches 10.0.1.10. The correct syntax is essential for selecting, filtering, ordering, and grouping the results as shown in the expected outcome.

Analysis of the Options:

Option A Explanation:

SELECT srcip AS "Source IP", dstport AS "Destination Port": This syntax selects srcip and dstport, renaming them to "Source IP" and "Destination Port" respectively in the output.

FROM $log: Specifies the log table as the data source.

WHERE $filter AND srcip = '10.0.1.10': This line filters logs to only include entries with srcip equal to 10.0.1.10.

ORDER BY dstport DESC: Orders the results in descending order by dstport.

GROUP BY srcip, dstport: Groups results by srcip and dstport, which is valid SQL syntax.

This option meets all the requirements to get the expected results accurately.

Option B Explanation:

WHERE $filter AND Source IP != '10.0.1.10': Uses != instead of =. This would exclude logs from the specified IP 10.0.1.10, which is contrary to the expected result.

Option C Explanation:

The ORDER BY clause appears before the FROM clause, which is incorrect syntax. SQL requires the FROM clause to follow the SELECT clause directly.

Option D Explanation:

The GROUP BY clause should follow the FROM clause. However, here, it’s located after WHERE, making it syntactically incorrect.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: A. Option A

This option aligns perfectly with standard SQL syntax and filters correctly for srcip = '10.0.1.10', while ordering and grouping as required.

To ensure that reports generated by FortiAnalyzer are automatically sent to an email inbox, you need to set up an output profile for the reports. Output profiles specify where and how reports should be delivered, including the option to send them via email.

Option A - Enable the Option to Email All Reports Under the Mail Server:

The mail server configuration allows FortiAnalyzer to send emails but does not automatically enable email distribution for reports. This setting alone does not specify which reports to send or to whom.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option B - Add a mailto:<email address> Option Within the Report Layouts:

Adding an email address within the report layout is not a standard configuration option for report distribution. Report layouts define the format and content of the report but not its distribution method.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option C - Enable Email Notification Under the Report Calendar:

The report calendar is used to schedule when reports are generated. While it triggers report generation at specific times, it does not handle email distribution. Emailing reports requires a configured output profile.

Conclusion: Incorrect.

Option D - Enable an Output Profile on the Reports:

An output profile can be configured on FortiAnalyzer to define delivery options, including emailing the report to specified recipients. This setup ensures that every time a report is generated according to the schedule, it is automatically emailed to the configured address.

Conclusion: Correct.

Conclusion:

Correct Answer: D. Enable an output profile on the reports.

Configuring an output profile is the correct way to set up automatic email distribution of generated reports in FortiAnalyzer.