How do on-prem and Cloud deployments differ in terms of securing a feed from a forwarder?

In Splunk deployments, securing a feed from a forwarder is critical for maintaining data integrity and confidentiality. The correct choice highlights that on-premises deployments typically utilize SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for encrypting data in transit to ensure secure communication between forwarders and indexers. This is a standard practice for securing data transmission in many on-prem environments.

On the other hand, for Splunk Cloud deployments, the use of a specific feature such as the Splunk Forwarder Credentials App facilitates securing and managing the communication with forwarders. This app streamlines the process of providing necessary credentials without requiring the same level of manual SSL configuration, making it easier for administrators to manage security in a cloud context.

Understanding this difference is essential for managing security protocols effectively in both environments and highlights how cloud solutions can offer different tools to manage the same security needs in potentially more user-friendly ways.