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NEW QUESTION # 20
Network attacks follow predictable patterns. If you interfere with any portion of this pattern, the attack will be neutralized. Which of the following statements is correct?
- A. Cortex XDR Analytics allows to interfere with the pattern as soon as it is observed on the endpoint.
- B. Cortex XDR Analytics does not interfere with the pattern as soon as it is observed on the endpoint.
- C. Cortex XDR Analytics allows to interfere with the pattern as soon as it is observed on the firewall.
- D. Cortex XDR Analytics does not have to interfere with the pattern as soon as it is observed on the endpoint in order to prevent the attack.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 21
Which module provides the best visibility to view vulnerabilities?
- A. Live Terminal module
- B. Host Insights module
- C. Device Control Violations module
- D. Forensics module
Answer: B
Explanation:
Host Insights, an add-on module for Cortex XDR, combines vulnerability assessment, application and system visibility, and a powerful Search and Destroy feature to help you identify and contain threats. Vulnerability Assessment provides you real-time visibility into vulnerability exposure and current patch levels across your end-points. Host inventory presents detailed information about your host applications and settings whileSearch and Destroy lets you swiftly find and eradicate threats across all endpoints. Host Insights offers a holistic approach to endpoint visibility and attack containment, helping reduce your exposure to threats so you can avoid future breached.
NEW QUESTION # 22
Which of the following best defines the Windows Registry as used by the Cortex XDR agent?
- A. a system of files used by the operating system to commit memory that exceeds the available hardware resources. Also known as the "swap"
- B. a hierarchical database that stores settings for the operating system and for applications
- C. a ledger for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on total disk usage and disk space remaining available to the operating system
- D. a central system, available via the internet, for registering officially licensed versions of software to prove ownership
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 23
Which profiles can the user use to configure malware protection in the Cortex XDR console?
- A. Malware profile
- B. Anti-Malware profile
- C. Malware Detection profile
- D. Malware Protection profile
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 24
When viewing the incident directly, what is the "assigned to" field value of a new Incident that was just reported to Cortex?
- A. New
- B. Unassigned
- C. Pending
- D. It is blank
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The "assigned to" field value of a new incident that was just reported to Cortex is "Unassigned". This means that the incident has not been assigned to any analyst or group yet, and it is waiting for someone to take ownership of it. The "assigned to" field is one of the default fields that are displayed in the incident layout, and it can be used to filter and sort incidents in the incident list. The "assigned to" field can be changed manually by an analyst, or automatically by a playbook or a rule12.
Let's briefly discuss the other options to provide a comprehensive explanation:
A: Pending: This is not the correct answer. Pending is not a valid value for the "assigned to" field. Pending is a possible value for the "status" field, which indicates the current state of the incident. The status field can have values such as "New", "Active", "Done", "Closed", or "Pending"3.
B: It is blank: This is not the correct answer. The "assigned to" field is never blank for any incident. It always has a default value of "Unassigned" for new incidents, unless a playbook or a rule assigns it to a specific analyst or group12.
D: New: This is not the correct answer. New is not a valid value for the "assigned to" field. New is a possible value for the "status" field, which indicates the current state of the incident. The status field can have values such as "New", "Active", "Done", "Closed", or "Pending"3.
In conclusion, the "assigned to" field value of a new incident that was just reported to Cortex is "Unassigned".
This field can be used to manage the ownership and responsibility of incidents, and it can be changed manually or automatically.
References:
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Manage Incidents
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Assign Incidents
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Update Incident Status
NEW QUESTION # 25
If you have an isolated network that is prevented from connecting to the Cortex Data Lake, which type of Broker VM setup can you use to facilitate the communication?
- A. Broker VM Syslog Collector
- B. Broker VM Pathfinder
- C. Local Agent Proxy
- D. Local Agent Installer and Content Caching
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 26
Which engine, of the following, in Cortex XDR determines the most relevant artifacts in each alert and aggregates all alerts related to an event into an incident?
- A. Log Stitching Engine
- B. Causality Chain Engine
- C. Sensor Engine
- D. Causality Analysis Engine
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The engine that determines the most relevant artifacts in each alert and aggregates all alerts related to an event into an incident is the Causality Analysis Engine. The Causality Analysis Engine is one of the core components of Cortex XDR that performs advanced analytics on the data collected from various sources, such as endpoints, networks, and clouds. The Causality Analysis Engine uses machine learning and behavioral analysis to identify the root cause, the attack chain, and the impact of each alert. It also groups related alerts into incidents based on the temporal and logical relationships among the alerts. The Causality Analysis Engine helps to reduce the noise and complexity of alerts and incidents, and provides a clear and concise view of the attack story12.
Let's briefly discuss the other options to provide a comprehensive explanation:
A: Sensor Engine: This is not the correct answer. The Sensor Engine is not responsible for determining the most relevant artifacts in each alert and aggregating all alerts related to an event into an incident. The Sensor Engine is the component that runs on the Cortex XDR agents installed on the endpoints. The Sensor Engine collects and analyzes endpoint data, such as processes, files, registry keys, network connections, and user activities. The Sensor Engine also enforces the endpoint security policies and performs prevention and response actions3.
C: Log Stitching Engine: This is not the correct answer. The Log Stitching Engine is not responsible for determining the most relevant artifacts in each alert and aggregating all alerts related to an event into an incident. The Log Stitching Engine is the component that runs on the Cortex Data Lake, which is the cloud-based data storage and processing platform for Cortex XDR. The Log Stitching Engine normalizes and stitches together the data from different sources, such as firewalls, proxies, endpoints, and clouds. The Log Stitching Engine enables Cortex XDR to correlate and analyze data from multiple sources and provide a unified view of the network activity and threat landscape4.
D: Causality Chain Engine: This is not the correct answer. Causality Chain Engine is not a valid name for any of the Cortex XDR engines. There is no such engine in Cortex XDR that performs the function of determining the most relevant artifacts in each alert and aggregating all alerts related to an event into an incident.
In conclusion, the Causality Analysis Engine is the engine that determines the most relevant artifacts in each alert and aggregates all alerts related to an event into an incident. By using the Causality Analysis Engine, Cortex XDR can provide a comprehensive and accurate detection and response capability for security analysts.
References:
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Causality Analysis Engine
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: View Incident Details
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Sensor Engine
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Log Stitching Engine
NEW QUESTION # 27
Which statement best describes how Behavioral Threat Protection (BTP) works?
- A. BTP runs on the Cortex XDR and distributes behavioral signatures to all agents.
- B. BTP uses machine Learning to recognize malicious activity even if it is not known.
- C. BTP matches EDR data with rules provided by Cortex XDR.
- D. BTP injects into known vulnerable processes to detect malicious activity.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 28
You can star security events in which two ways? (Choose two.)
- A. Create an alert-starring configuration.
- B. Manually star an alert.
- C. Manually star an Incident.
- D. Create an Incident-starring configuration.
Answer: C,D
NEW QUESTION # 29
What is the purpose of the Unit 42 team?
- A. Unit 42 is responsible for automation and orchestration of products
- B. Unit 42 is responsible for the configuration optimization of the Cortex XDR server
- C. Unit 42 is responsible for threat research, malware analysis and threat hunting
- D. Unit 42 is responsible for the rapid deployment of Cortex XDR agents
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Unit 42 is the threat intelligence and response team of Palo Alto Networks. The purpose of Unit 42 is to collect and analyze the most up-to-date threat intelligence and apply it to respond to cyberattacks. Unit 42 is composed of world-renowned threat researchers, incident responders and security consultants who help organizations proactively manage cyber risk. Unit 42 is responsible for threat research, malware analysis and threat hunting, among other activities12.
Let's briefly discuss the other options to provide a comprehensive explanation:
A: Unit 42 is not responsible for automation and orchestration of products. Automation and orchestration are capabilities that are provided by Palo Alto Networks products such as Cortex XSOAR, which is a security orchestration, automation and response platform that helps security teams automate tasks, coordinate actions and manage incidents3.
B; Unit 42 is not responsible for the configuration optimization of the Cortex XDR server. The Cortex XDR server is the cloud-based platform that provides detection and response capabilities across network, endpoint and cloud data sources. The configuration optimization of the Cortex XDR server is the responsibility of the Cortex XDR administrators, who can use the Cortex XDR app to manage the settings and policies of the Cortex XDR server4.
C: Unit 42 is not responsible for the rapid deployment of Cortex XDR agents. The Cortex XDR agents are the software components that are installed on endpoints to provide protection and visibility. The rapid deployment of Cortex XDR agents is the responsibility of the Cortex XDR administrators, who can use various methods such as group policy objects, scripts, or third-party tools to deploy the Cortex XDR agents to multiple endpoints5.
In conclusion, Unit 42 is the threat intelligence and response team of Palo Alto Networks that is responsible for threat research, malware analysis and threat hunting. By leveraging the expertise and insights of Unit 42, organizations can enhance their security posture and protect against the latest cyberthreats.
References:
* About Unit 42: Our Mission and Team
* Unit 42: Threat Intelligence & Response
* Cortex XSOAR
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Manage Cortex XDR Settings and Policies
* Cortex XDR Pro Admin Guide: Deploy Cortex XDR Agents
NEW QUESTION # 30
Under which conditions is Local Analysis evoked to evaluate a file before the file is allowed to run?
- A. The endpoint is disconnected or the verdict from WildFire is of a type malware.
- B. The endpoint is disconnected or the verdict from WildFire is of a type unknown.
- C. The endpoint is disconnected or the verdict from WildFire is of a type grayware.
- D. The endpoint is disconnected or the verdict from WildFire is of a type benign.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Local Analysis is a feature of Cortex XDR that allows the agent to evaluate files locally on the endpoint, without sending them to WildFire for analysis. Local Analysis is evoked when the following conditions are met:
* The endpoint is disconnected from the internet or the Cortex XDR management console, and therefore cannot communicate with WildFire.
* The verdict from WildFire is of a type unknown, meaning that WildFire has not yet analyzed the file or has not reached a conclusive verdict.
Local Analysis uses machine learning models to assess the behavior and characteristics of the file and assign it a verdict of either benign, malware, or grayware. If the verdict is malware or grayware, the agent will block the file from running and report it to the Cortex XDR management console. If the verdict is benign, the agent will allow the file to run and report it to the Cortex XDR management console. References:
* Local Analysis
* WildFire File Verdicts
NEW QUESTION # 31
If you have an isolated network that is prevented from connecting to the Cortex Data Lake, which type of Broker VM setup can you use to facilitate the communication?
- A. Local Agent Installer and Content Caching
- B. Broker VM Syslog Collector
- C. Local Agent Proxy
- D. Broker VM Pathfinder
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
If you have an isolated network that is prevented from connecting to the Cortex Data Lake, you can use the Local Agent Proxy setup to facilitate the communication. The Local Agent Proxy is a type of Broker VM that acts as a proxy server for the Cortex XDR agents that are deployed on the isolated network. The Local Agent Proxy enables the Cortex XDR agents to communicate securely with the Cortex Data Lake and the Cortex XDR management console over the internet, without requiring direct access to the internet from the isolated network. The Local Agent Proxy also allows the Cortex XDR agents to download installation packages and content updates from the Cortex XDR management console. To use the Local Agent Proxy setup, you need to deploy a Broker VM on the isolated network and configure it as a Local Agent Proxy. You also need to deploy another Broker VM on a network that has internet access and configure it as a Remote Agent Proxy. The Remote Agent Proxy acts as a relay between the Local Agent Proxy and the Cortex Data Lake. You also need to install a strong cipher SHA256-based SSL certificate on both the Local Agent Proxy and the Remote Agent Proxy to ensure secure communication. You can read more about the Local Agent Proxy setup and how to configure it here1 and here2. References:
* Local Agent Proxy
* Configure the Local Agent Proxy Setup
NEW QUESTION # 32
Where can SHA256 hash values be used in Cortex XDR Malware Protection Profiles?
- A. in the Windows Malware Protection Profile to indicate allowed executables
- B. in the Linux Malware Protection Profile to indicate allowed Java libraries
- C. SHA256 hashes cannot be used in Cortex XDR Malware Protection Profiles
- D. in the macOS Malware Protection Profile to indicate allowed signers
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 33
Where would you go to add an exception to exclude a specific file hash from examination by the Malware profile for a Windows endpoint?
- A. In the Action Center, choose Allow list, select new action, select add to allow list, add your hash to the list, and apply it.
- B. From the rules menu select new exception, fill out the criteria, choose the scope to apply it to, hit save.
- C. Find the exceptions profile attached to the endpoint, under process exceptions select local analysis, paste the hash and save.
- D. Find the Malware profile attached to the endpoint, Under Portable Executable and DLL Examination add the hash to the allow list.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
To add an exception to exclude a specific file hash from examination by the Malware profile for a Windows endpoint, you need to use the Action Center in Cortex XDR. The Action Center allows you to create and manage actions that apply to endpoints, such as adding files or processes to the allow list or block list, isolating or unisolating endpoints, or initiating live terminal sessions. To add a file hash to the allow list, you need to choose Allow list, select new action, select add to allow list, add your hash to the list, and apply it. This will prevent the Malware profile from scanning or blocking the file on the endpoints that match the scope of the action. References: Cortex XDR 3: Responding to Attacks1, Action Center2
NEW QUESTION # 34
What kind of the threat typically encrypts user files?
- A. SQL injection attacks
- B. ransomware
- C. supply-chain attacks
- D. Zero-day exploits
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 35
Which profiles can the user use to configure malware protection in the Cortex XDR console?
- A. Anti-Malware profile
- B. Malware Protection profile
- C. Malware profile
- D. Malware Detection profile
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The user can use the Malware Protection profile to configure malware protection in the Cortex XDR console. The Malware Protection profile defines the actions that Cortex XDR takes when it detects malware on your endpoints. You can configure different actions for different types of malware, such as ransomware, password theft, or child process. You can also configure the scan frequency and scope for periodic malware scans. The Malware Protection profile is part of the Endpoint Security policy that you assign to your endpoints. References:
* Malware Protection Profile
* Endpoint Security Policy
NEW QUESTION # 36
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