Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Analyst XSIAM-Analyst Exam Questions

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Question 1

An analyst conducting a threat hunt needs to collect multiple files from various endpoints. The analyst begins the file retrieval process by using the Action Center, but upon review of the retrieved files, notices that the list is incomplete and missing files, including kernel files.

What could be the reason for the issue?



Answer : A

The correct answer is A -- The file retrieval policy applied to the endpoints may restrict access to certain system or kernel files.

Cortex XSIAM and XDR implement security policies and permissions that may restrict the retrieval of sensitive system files, including kernel files, for safety and compliance reasons. When a file retrieval action is initiated, the endpoint policy controls which files are accessible; kernel and other protected files are often excluded from remote retrieval actions to prevent accidental or unauthorized access.

'The file retrieval policy controls which files can be remotely collected from endpoints. Sensitive files, such as kernel or system files, may be restricted by policy and are not accessible through standard remote retrieval actions.'

Document Reference: EDU-270c-10-lab-guide_02.docx (1).pdf

Exact Page: Page 13 (Agent Deployment and Configuration section)


Question 2

Which interval is the duration of time before an analytics detector can raise an alert?



Answer : C

The correct answer is C - Training period.

Analytics detectors within Cortex XSIAM utilize a training period to establish a baseline of normal behavior. During this interval, the detector learns and identifies patterns and behaviors that are considered normal within the environment. Once the training period is complete, the detector can accurately detect and raise alerts on anomalies.

Other intervals mentioned do not match the definition:

Activation period: Refers to the time from activation to full functionality.

Test period: Typically refers to internal or manual testing stages.

Deduplication period: The time during which similar alerts are suppressed.

'Analytics detectors require an initial training period to learn normal patterns before being able to accurately raise alerts.'

Document Reference: EDU-270c-10-lab-guide_02.docx (1).pdf

Exact Page: Page 28 (Alerting and Detection Processes Section)


Question 3

SCENARIO:

A security analyst has been assigned a ticket from the help desk stating that users are experiencing errors when attempting to open files on a specific network share. These errors state that the file format cannot be opened. IT has verified that the file server is online and functioning, but that all files have unusual extensions attached to them.

The security analyst reviews alerts within Cortex XSIAM and identifies malicious activity related to a possible ransomware attack on the file server. This incident is then escalated to the incident response team for further investigation.

Upon reviewing the incident, the responders confirm that ransomware was successfully executed on the file server. Other details of the attack are noted below:

* An unpatched vulnerability on an externally facing web server was exploited for initial access

* The attackers successfully used Mimikatz to dump sensitive credentials that were used for privilege escalation

* PowerShell was used on a Windows server for additional discovery, as well as lateral movement to other systems

* The attackers executed SystemBC RAT on multiple systems to maintain remote access

* Ransomware payload was downloaded on the file server via an external site "file io"

QUESTION STATEMENT:

Which hunt collection category in Cortex XSIAM should the incident responders use to identify all systems where the attackers established persistence during the attack?



Answer : A

The correct answer is A -- Remote Access.

The Remote Access hunt collection category in Cortex XSIAM is specifically designed to help incident responders identify endpoints where attackers have installed remote access tools (RATs) or backdoors, which are classic methods of attacker persistence. In this scenario, the attackers executed SystemBC RAT on multiple systems to maintain remote access, making the 'Remote Access' category the most relevant for finding all endpoints where persistence was established.

'Remote Access hunt collections in Cortex XSIAM identify the presence of remote access tools such as RATs and backdoors used by attackers to maintain persistence on endpoints. Analysts should review this collection category after incidents involving tools like SystemBC RAT.'

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf, Page 28 (Alerting and Detection / Threat Intel Management sections)


Question 4

Which pane in the User Risk View will identify the country from which a user regularly logs in, based on the past few weeks of data?



Answer : B

The correct answer is B -- Common Locations.

The Common Locations pane within the User Risk View provides information about the countries and locations from which a user typically logs in, aggregated from recent weeks of authentication and access data.

'The Common Locations pane in User Risk View displays the countries and regions where the user most frequently logs in, as determined by past weeks of activity.'

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Page: Page 49 (Dashboards and Reports/User Risk section)

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Question 5

Which feature terminates a process during an investigation?



Answer : B

The correct answer is B -- Live Terminal.

In Cortex XSIAM, the Live Terminal feature allows analysts to initiate an interactive command-line session with an endpoint directly from the management console. During an investigation, analysts can use Live Terminal to issue commands---including those that terminate suspicious or malicious processes running on the endpoint.

'Live Terminal provides analysts with a direct command line on the endpoint, enabling actions such as process termination during investigations.'

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Exact Page: Page 15 (Endpoints section)


Question 6

How can a SOC analyst highlight alerts generated on C-level executive hosts?



Answer : A

The correct answer is A -- Add the C-level executive users to the Executive Accounts asset role.

By assigning C-level executives to the Executive Accounts asset role, any alerts generated from those accounts or devices are highlighted and given higher visibility in Cortex XSIAM.

''Adding C-level users to the Executive Accounts asset role ensures that related alerts are highlighted and prioritized.''

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Page: Page 49 (Asset and User Management section)


Question 7

Which attributes can be used as featured fields?



Answer : D

The correct answer is D -- Hostnames, user names, IP addresses, and Active Directory.

These are commonly used and supported as featured fields in Cortex XSIAM for filtering, correlation, and highlighting key data points across incidents and alerts.

'Featured fields can include hostnames, user names, IP addresses, and Active Directory objects for enhanced alert context and searchability.'

Document Reference: EDU-270c-10-lab-guide_02.docx (1).pdf

Page: Page 18 (Endpoint Management/Incident Handling section)

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