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Palo Alto Networks XSIAM-Analyst Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Analyst |
| Exam Number: | PAN-XSIAM-ANALYST |
| Passing Score: | 860 (Scaled 300-1000) |
| Related Certifications: | Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-response, Drag-and-drop, Multiple-choice, Scenario-based |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online via Pearson VUE with remote proctoring |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/palo-alto-networks-xsiam-analyst |
Palo Alto Networks XSIAM-Analyst Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Managing security incidents | 30-35% | - Response strategies - Incident detection |
| Topic 2: Threat Intelligence Management | - Enhance detection accuracy - Ingest, validate, and apply threat intelligence feeds | |
| Topic 3: Implementing security measures | 15-20% | - Content Optimization (Tuning detection rules, reducing false positives) - Practical application and policy enforcement |
| Topic 4: Responding to threats | 25-30% | - Alert handling - Proactive measures against potential attacks |
| Topic 5: Analyzing security data | 20-25% | - Interpreting and deriving insights from data - Data Analysis with XQL |
| Topic 6: Automation and Playbooks | - Integration and Automation - Use of automation playbooks |
Palo Alto Networks XSIAM-Analyst Exam: Essential Q&A
Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Analyst is an official Palo Alto Networks exam, registered under exam code XSIAM-Analyst. Passing it earns the Security Operations certification at the Intermediate level. It also links to Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Engineer. As an internationally recognized capacity standard, this credential speaks for your ability wherever your career takes you.
The Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Analyst syllabus comprises 6 official domains. The heaviest include Analyzing security data (20-25%), Threat Intelligence Management, and Automation and Playbooks. The complete outline is above on this page; a short, efficient study plan starts with knowing exactly where the marks live.
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Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Analyst Sample Questions:
What is the expected behavior when querying a data model with no specific fields specified in the query?
- A. The query will error out and not run.
- B. The xdm_corefieldset will be returned by default.
- C. No fields will be returned by default.
- D. The default dataset=xdr_data fields will be returned.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which type of alert in Cortex XSIAM is primarily based on endpoint telemetry and behavior?
- A. XDR Agent
- B. BIOC
- C. IOC
- D. Correlation
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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 this issue?
- A. The analyst must manually retrieve kernel files by accessing the machine directly.
- B. The file retrieval policy applied to the endpoints may restrict access to certain system or kernel files.
- C. The endpoint agents were in offline mode during the file retrieval process, causing some files to be skipped.
- D. The retrieval process is limited to 500 MB in total file size.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which two statements apply to IOC rules? (Choose two.)
- A. They can be uploaded using REST API.
- B. They can have an expiration date of up to 180 days.
- C. They can be excluded using suppression rules but not alert exclusions.
- D. They can be used to detect a specific registry key.
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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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"
Refer to the scenario to answer this question:
Which forensics artifact collected by Cortex XSIAM will help the responders identify what the attackers were looking for during the discovery phase of the attack?
- A. WordWheelQuery
- B. Shell history
- C. PSReadline
- D. User access logging
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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