To ingest on-prem MySQL logs into SecOps with minimal effort, which action is recommended?

• A. Configure and deploy a SecOps forwarder.
• B. Configure a third-party API feed in SecOps.
• C. Configure direct ingestion from your Google Cloud organization.
• D. Configure and deploy a Bindplane collection agent.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is to ship on‑prem logs with a purpose-built, officially supported log forwarder that runs close to the data. Deploying the SecOps forwarder provides a lightweight, managed path to collect your MySQL logs and send them securely to SecOps with minimal setup. It’s designed for on‑prem environments, handles log file changes and rotation, and usually comes with built‑in parsing or easy configuration to format and route the logs, reducing the amount of custom integration work you need to do.

Using a third‑party API feed would require building and maintaining API mappings, authentication, and data translation for MySQL logs, which adds effort and complexity. Ingesting directly from a Google Cloud organization isn’t suitable for on‑prem data. A Bindplane collection agent is an alternative, but the SecOps forwarder is the most straightforward, tightly integrated option to get on‑prem MySQL logs into SecOps with minimal effort.