Which of the following measures helps ensure log data remains secure in transit?

• A. Store logs exclusively in the cloud.
• B. Enable all telemetry at maximum verbosity.
• C. Disable encryption to reduce CPU usage.
• D. Implement rate-limited alerts and selective essential telemetry.

Answer: (D)

Securing log data in transit means protecting the information as it moves between systems and limiting what actually travels. The option that best achieves this is to implement rate-limited alerts and selective essential telemetry. By sending only what’s necessary and at controlled rates, you reduce the amount of sensitive data exposed in transit and lower the chance of leaks or interception creating a bigger impact. It also helps prevent overwhelm and potential abuse from large bursts of log data, making encryption and other in-transit protections more effective in practice.

Storing logs exclusively in the cloud doesn’t guarantee secure transit by itself and can introduce new risks if the path to the cloud isn’t protected. Enabling all telemetry at maximum verbosity increases the volume of data in transit and raises the exposure of sensitive information. Disabling encryption eliminates the fundamental protection for data in transit, making intercepted logs readable and highly vulnerable.