Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Practice Test

How can users ensure no proprietary data is included when using Splunk Diag?

1. By encrypting the data

2. By checking the file before sharing

3. By using a specific diagnostic mode

4. By limiting output to config files only

The correct answer is: By checking the file before sharing

To ensure no proprietary data is included when using Splunk Diag, users should check the file before sharing. This approach allows them to manually review the content of the diagnostic files to identify any sensitive or proprietary information that may have been inadvertently included during the diagnostic process. By taking the time to verify the contents, users can take necessary precautions to redact or remove such data prior to sharing, thus safeguarding their organization’s sensitive information. While other approaches may offer additional layers of security or different functionalities, checking the file is a direct and actionable step that places the responsibility on the user to ensure data integrity and confidentiality before distribution. For instance, encrypting the data might protect it during transmission but would not necessarily prevent proprietary information from being included. Similarly, using a specific diagnostic mode could potentially limit output, but without checking, there's no guarantee that sensitive data won't slip through. Limiting output to configuration files might not fully address the inclusion of proprietary data embedded elsewhere in the diagnostics. Thus, reviewing the content before sharing is a comprehensive and effective method for protecting proprietary information.