Sophos Certified Engineer Practice Exam

What is the minimum administrative role required to view alerts and logs in Sophos Central?

1. Administrator

2. Help Desk

3. Read Only

4. Editor

The correct answer is: Read Only

The minimum administrative role required to view alerts and logs in Sophos Central is the Read Only role. This role is specifically designed to allow users to access and view various types of data, including alerts and logs, without the ability to make any changes to configurations or settings. By giving users the Read Only role, organizations can ensure that individuals who need to monitor security incidents or compliance can do so without the risk of inadvertently altering critical configurations. This promotes a better security posture by allowing oversight while maintaining control over administrative actions. Other roles, such as Administrator, Help Desk, and Editor, have higher privileges and the ability to perform actions beyond just viewing. The Read Only role is intentionally limited to view access, making it the appropriate minimum role for those who need to keep track of alerts and logs without having administrative capabilities.