Exam XSIAM-Analyst Topic 1 Question 145 Discussion
Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's XSIAM-Analyst exam
Question #: 145
Topic #: 1
Question #: 145
Topic #: 1
A Cortex XSIAM analyst is investigating a security incident involving a workstation after having deployed a Cortex XDR agent for 45 days. The incident details include the Cortex XDR Analytics Alert "Uncommon remote scheduled task creation." Which response will mitigate the threat?
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The correct answer isA - Initiate the endpoint isolate action to contain the threat.
For incidents indicating possible remote compromise or unauthorized task creation, the most effective initial response isendpoint isolation. This cuts off the endpoint's network access, preventing lateral movement and limiting attacker activity until further investigation and remediation.
"The endpoint isolate action is the primary containment step in incidents involving suspected remote compromise, halting network communication to reduce further risk." Document Reference:XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf Page:Page 40 (Incident Handling/SOC section)
For incidents indicating possible remote compromise or unauthorized task creation, the most effective initial response isendpoint isolation. This cuts off the endpoint's network access, preventing lateral movement and limiting attacker activity until further investigation and remediation.
"The endpoint isolate action is the primary containment step in incidents involving suspected remote compromise, halting network communication to reduce further risk." Document Reference:XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf Page:Page 40 (Incident Handling/SOC section)
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