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PCNSA · Question #373

Which two statements apply to an Advanced Threat Prevention subscription? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. It contains all the features already in a Threat Prevention subscription. B. It provides the ability to identify evasive and previously unseen command-and-control (C2). An Advanced Threat Prevention subscription includes all functionalities of a standard Threat Prevention subscription and enhances them by specifically identifying evasive and previously unseen command-and-control (C2) threats.

Submitted by lukas.cz· Apr 18, 2026Securing Traffic

Question

Which two statements apply to an Advanced Threat Prevention subscription? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AIt contains all the features already in a Threat Prevention subscription.
  • BIt provides the ability to identify evasive and previously unseen command-and-control (C2)
  • CWhen it is active, a WildFire profile is no longer needed.
  • DDue to its more advanced signatures, it provides the ability to identify new threats.

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    89% (31)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    9% (3)

Why each option

An Advanced Threat Prevention subscription includes all functionalities of a standard Threat Prevention subscription and enhances them by specifically identifying evasive and previously unseen command-and-control (C2) threats.

AIt contains all the features already in a Threat Prevention subscription.Correct

The Advanced Threat Prevention subscription is an upgrade that builds upon the standard Threat Prevention subscription, meaning it encompasses all the features and capabilities of the regular Threat Prevention.

BIt provides the ability to identify evasive and previously unseen command-and-control (C2)Correct

A key differentiator of Advanced Threat Prevention is its ability to use advanced analytics and machine learning to detect and block sophisticated, evasive, and previously unseen command-and-control (C2) communication, which standard threat prevention might miss.

CWhen it is active, a WildFire profile is no longer needed.

While Advanced Threat Prevention enhances threat detection, it does not replace the need for a WildFire profile, which specifically focuses on identifying and blocking unknown malware and zero-day exploits through cloud-based analysis.

DDue to its more advanced signatures, it provides the ability to identify new threats.

While Advanced Threat Prevention identifies new threats, option B provides a more specific and accurate description of its unique advanced capabilities beyond just 'more advanced signatures'.

Concept tested: Advanced Threat Prevention subscription features

Source: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/network-security/subscriptions/advanced-threat-prevention

Topics

#Advanced Threat Prevention#Subscriptions#Threat Detection#C2 Protection

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