Palo Alto Networks XDR Analyst — Information & Free Practice
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Palo Alto Networks XDR Analyst
- Provider
- Pearson Vue
- Format
- Multiple-choice questions; English
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 860 on a scale of 300 to 1000
- Exam fee
- $250 USD; price may vary by country and additional taxes or fees may apply
Examination outline
Alerting and Detection Processes (23%)
- Identify and explain different types of alerts and alert sources
- Explain the alert prioritization handling process
- Explain the incident creation process
- Explain the concepts of alert grouping and data stitching
Incident Handling and Response (34%)
- Review and investigate alert evidence
- Identify and analyze security events and incidents
- Respond to incidents
- Identify and explain exclusions and exceptions
Data Analysis (28%)
- Use XQL to query datasets
- Identify and explain components of XQL data structure
- Identify and explain data query options
- Use lookup tables
- Identify, hunt, and investigate leads and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Demonstrate understanding of Cortex XDR dashboards and reports
- Identify and explain the data retention options in Cortex XDR
- Explain the use of Host Insights information
Endpoint Security Management (15%)
- Demonstrate understanding of endpoint prevention and extension profiles and policies
- Identify and validate the impact of agent operational states
- Identify and validate the impact of agent version and content update
Examination sources
- XDR Analyst official certification page
Recommended Training, adopted Download datasheet link
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.4, Recommended Preparation
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.3, Blueprint introduction
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.3, Blueprint domain 1 header
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.3, Blueprint domain 2 header
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.3, Blueprint domain 3 header
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.4, Blueprint domain 4 header
- Certification Handbook
p.4, How Are Exams Developed?; Pretest Questions
- Certification Handbook
p.5, What Is a Scaled Score?
- Certification Handbook
p.5, Exam Scoring and Official Score Report
- XDR Analyst official certification page
Main certification actions; Recommended Training
- Certification Handbook
p.3, How to Schedule Your Exam with Pearson
- Certification Handbook
p.3, How to Use This Handbook
- XDR Analyst Datasheet
p.2, Skills Required
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.