Under which stanza in outputs.conf would SSL configuration information for a forwarder be specified?

The correct choice for specifying SSL configuration information for a forwarder in outputs.conf is found under the stanza designated as [tcpout:name]. This stanza is utilized to configure the settings for the TCP output group, specifically for defining where data should be sent and how it should be transmitted. By including SSL configuration parameters within this stanza, you can ensure that the data being forwarded is encrypted and securely transmitted over the network.

The [tcpout:name] stanza is tailored for defining output settings for forwarders, including settings such as the destination address and port for forwarding data, as well as SSL-related settings like enabling SSL and specifying the certificate and key used for secure connections. This is where you would configure essential security measures to protect data in transit.

The other options do not serve the same purpose when it comes to SSL configuration for forwarders. The [sslconfiguration] stanza is not a standard stanza in outputs.conf and would not be used in this context. The [forwarder_settings] stanza is typically associated with defining basic forwarder behavior but does not specifically handle SSL configurations. Lastly, the [data_output] stanza is more generic and may not adequately represent the focus on secure data transmission that SSL configurations within the [tcpout:name] settings provide.