A scanner detected a malware-infected file on an endpoint that is attempting to beacon to...

If IPS and SIEM logs do not give enough insight into a file's behavior, the next logical step is to review theAntivirus solutionlogs. These logs often provide detailed behavior analytics such as:

File actions and access patterns

Registry modifications

File execution history

The Cisco CyberOps guide emphasizes AV logs as critical forensic artifacts for understanding endpoint-based infections, especially when beaconing or suspicious activity is suspected.