[Solved] How can audit logging be integrated with external security tools for real-time alerting? — Ans: By forwarding audit logs to a centralized syslog server | Hadoop

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How can audit logging be integrated with external security tools for real-time alerting?

ABy disabling audit logs and using YARN logs instead

BBy modifying DataNode to send alerts directly

CBy forwarding audit logs to a centralized syslog server

DBy storing audit logs only locally on NameNode

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand integration methods
Forwarding logs to syslog or SIEM tools enables real-time monitoring and alerting.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Disabling audit logs loses data; DataNode does not handle audit logs; local storage prevents integration.
Final Answer:
By forwarding audit logs to a centralized syslog server -> Option C
Quick Check:
Central log forwarding enables external alerts [OK]

Quick Trick: Send audit logs to syslog for security tool integration [OK]

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