Paloalto Networks Updated XSIAM-Analyst Exam Questions and Answers by vihaan

The correct answer is C – dataset = panwngfwtraffic_raw.

The correct dataset for Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) logs in Cortex XSIAM is panwngfwtraffic_raw, which contains all relevant traffic, threat, and system logs ingested from PAN NGFW devices.

“The panwngfwtraffic_raw dataset contains raw traffic logs collected from Palo Alto Networks NGFW devices and is the recommended source for investigation.”

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

Page: Page 25 (Data Analysis with XQL section)

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The correct answer isB - Rare process execution in organization.

In Cortex XSIAM, when an incident is created, thefirst alert generatedwithin the incident’s timeline is considered the initiating event or the trigger responsible for the creation of the incident. Based on the provided timestamps, the earliest alert generated was the"Rare process execution in organization", at10:24:17 AM. Subsequent alerts within the same causality chain or event flow would be added to this already-created incident.

Hence, the initiating alert is always the earliest alert chronologically within an incident's timeline.

"Incidents are created based on the earliest alert in the causality chain. Subsequent related alerts are grouped under the same incident."

Document Reference:XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Exact Page:Page 32 (Incident Handling and Response Section)

The correct answer isD – Conditional.

Conditional tasksare used in Cortex XSIAM playbooks to create decision trees. They enable branching logic based on the outcome of previous steps, allowing the playbook to automatically choose different paths and actions depending on analysis results, alert types, or input values.

"Conditional tasks in playbooks enable the construction of decision trees, supporting dynamic response automation based on pre-defined criteria and branching logic."

Document Reference:XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Page:Page 38 (Automation and Playbooks section)

The correct answer isB, Collecting the evidence manually through the agent by accessing the machine directly and running "Generate Support File".

In situations where full isolation is enabled on an endpoint, all network communication is completely restricted. To ensure that the endpoint remains isolated while still obtaining forensic evidence such as memory dumps or disk images, the analyst needs to use manual collection via the agent directly on the machine. The "Generate Support File" feature within the agent allows analysts to locally gather detailed forensic data without breaking network isolation.

This manual method ensures the endpoint does not reconnect or communicate externally, maintaining strict isolation for security purposes.

"In endpoint isolation mode, network communication is completely blocked. Analysts should utilize the local 'Generate Support File' function on the agent to collect forensic data while maintaining full isolation."

Document Reference:XSIAM Analyst ILT Lab Guide.pdf

Exact Page:Page 14 (Endpoints section)