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PCCET · Question #22

PCCET Question #22: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Cortex XDR. Cortex XDR is a cloud-based, advanced endpoint protection solution that combines multiple methods of prevention against known and unknown malware, ransomware, and exploits. Cortex XDR uses behavioral threat protection, exploit prevention, and local analysis to stop the execution

Submitted by jaden.t· Apr 18, 2026Endpoint Security

Question

Which Palo Alto Networks tool is used to prevent endpoint systems from running malware executables such as viruses, trojans, and rootkits?

Options

  • AExpedition
  • BCortex XDR
  • CAutoFocus
  • DApp-ID

Explanation

Cortex XDR is a cloud-based, advanced endpoint protection solution that combines multiple methods of prevention against known and unknown malware, ransomware, and exploits. Cortex XDR uses behavioral threat protection, exploit prevention, and local analysis to stop the execution of malicious programs before an endpoint can be compromised. Cortex XDR also enables remediation on the endpoint following an alert or investigation, giving administrators the option to isolate, terminate, block, or quarantine malicious files or processes. Cortex XDR is part of the Cortex platform, which provides unified visibility and detection across the network, endpoint, and cloud.

Topics

#Endpoint Protection#Malware Prevention#Cortex XDR

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