Palo Alto Networks XSIAM-Analyst Exam Dumps

The correct answer is D -- Starring configuration is applied to the newly created alerts, and the incident is subsequently starred.

Incident starring configuration in Cortex XSIAM is not retroactive. It only applies to new alerts and incidents created after the configuration is implemented. Pre-existing incidents are not starred automatically and must be managed manually if needed.

'Starring configurations take effect for new alerts and incidents created after the configuration is applied. Existing incidents are not updated retroactively.'

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Page: Page 33 (Incident Handling and Response section)

The correct answer is A -- cytool security enable.

The command cytool security enable is used to re-enable Cortex XDR agent protection on an endpoint after it has been paused or disabled. This command restores all core security functions as per XDR agent configuration.

''Use the cytool security enable command to re-enable the Cortex XDR agent's protection if it has been paused on an endpoint.''

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

Page: Page 13 (Agent Deployment and Configuration section)

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The correct answer is A -- the query using the field causality_actor_effective_username.

When analyzing events where privilege escalation is used, it is essential to identify the original effective user that initiated the causality chain, not merely the process's own running user (as provided by other fields). The field causality_actor_effective_username specifically provides the effective username context of the actor behind the entire chain of actions that resulted in launching the suspicious executable.

Explanation of fields from Official Document:

causality_actor_effective_username: This field indicates the original effective user who started the entire causality chain.

actor_process_username and action_process_username: These fields indicate the immediate process username, not necessarily reflecting the correct original context when privilege escalation occurs.

Therefore, to always identify the correct user context in privilege escalation scenarios, option A is the verified correct answer.

The correct answer is A -- Input Results.

In Cortex XSIAM playbooks, when sub-playbooks are configured to loop, the Input Results tab within the task view allows analysts to see exactly what input data was provided to the sub-playbook during each iteration of the loop. This is essential for understanding playbook behavior and troubleshooting automation flows.

''The Input Results tab in the playbook task provides visibility into the data supplied to a sub-playbook for every loop iteration, allowing analysts to review how the input changes across executions.''

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Page: Page 39 (Automation section)

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

D (Correct): The process cmd.exe is marked as the Causality Group Owner (GCO) in the image, meaning it is the root process responsible for spawning or causing the rest of the chain, including the execution of Malware.pdf.exe.

B (Correct): The alert icons shown next to Malware.pdf.exe are typical when the malware profile is set to 'Report' mode, which allows detection and alerting on the behavior without actively blocking it (otherwise, the process would not execute fully, and you'd see prevention action).

A (Incorrect): While Malware.pdf.exe is shown as responsible for generating the alerts, the entire chain starts from cmd.exe, not Malware.pdf.exe.

C (Incorrect): The image shows two alert icons, not three, so this statement cannot be determined as true from the causality chain.

'The GCO (Causality Group Owner) in the causality chain visual indicates the parent/root process. If a prevention profile is set to Report, the process is logged and not blocked.'

Document Reference: XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf, Page 46 (Incident Handling -- Causality Investigation)