PCDRA · Question #97
The analytics engine creates and maintains a very large number of profile types, but they can all be categorized into how many categories in general?
The correct answer is C. 3. Although an analytics engine generates numerous profile types, they are generally categorized into three main types: user, endpoint, and network profiles.
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The analytics engine creates and maintains a very large number of profile types, but they can all be categorized into how many categories in general?
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- A4
- B2
- C3
- D5
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Although an analytics engine generates numerous profile types, they are generally categorized into three main types: user, endpoint, and network profiles.
Four categories are not the standard classification for these types of profiles in general analytics engines.
Two categories are insufficient to cover the diverse range of behavioral analytics profiles used in modern security platforms.
In security analytics platforms like Cortex XDR, the vast number of profile types used for behavioral analysis are broadly classified into three categories: user profiles, endpoint profiles, and network profiles. These categories help organize the extensive behavioral data collected across an environment for threat detection.
Five categories are not the standard classification for these types of profiles in general analytics engines.
Concept tested: Cortex XDR analytics profile categories
Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xdr/7-1/cortex-xdr-pro-admin/investigation/behavioral-analytics-and-profiling/behavioral-analytics-profiles.html
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