Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

What type of log information can be viewed for auditing changes made to a Firebox device?

1. HTTPRequest logs

2. Firewall access logs

3. Authentication or Audit Trail logs

4. IP Address Assignment logs

The correct answer is: Authentication or Audit Trail logs

The audit trail logs, also known as authentication logs, specifically record changes made to the configuration and other critical settings of a Firebox device. These logs capture detailed information about actions such as software updates, policy adjustments, user access changes, and other administrative tasks performed on the device. This is essential for maintaining security and compliance, as it allows administrators to track who made a change, when it was made, and what the specific changes were. In contrast, options like HTTPRequest logs, firewall access logs, and IP address assignment logs focus on different aspects of network activity. HTTPRequest logs track web traffic and requests to web servers, firewall access logs provide information about the filtering of traffic through the firewall, and IP Address Assignment logs deal with dynamic IP assignments but do not record configuration changes. Therefore, the audit trail logs directly address the need for monitoring changes, making them the correct choice for auditing purposes related to a Firebox device.