PCNSE · Question #79
What are the main benefits of WildFire? (Select the three correct answers.)
The correct answer is B. It's a sandboxing environment that can detect malware by observing the behavior of unknown D. By collecting and distributing malware signatures from every major anti-virus vendor, WildFire can E. Signatures for identified malware are quickly distributed globally to all Palo Alto Networks'. WildFire's main benefits include its sandboxing environment for unknown threats, its broad collection of threat intelligence (including from other AV vendors), and the rapid, global distribution of new signatures.
Question
What are the main benefits of WildFire? (Select the three correct answers.)
Options
- AWildFire gathers information from possible threats detected by both NGFWs and Endpoints.
- BIt's a sandboxing environment that can detect malware by observing the behavior of unknown
- CBy using Palo Alto Networks' proprietary cloud-based architecture, quarantine holds on
- DBy collecting and distributing malware signatures from every major anti-virus vendor, WildFire can
- ESignatures for identified malware are quickly distributed globally to all Palo Alto Networks'
How the community answered
(27 responses)- A11% (3)
- B81% (22)
- C7% (2)
Why each option
WildFire's main benefits include its sandboxing environment for unknown threats, its broad collection of threat intelligence (including from other AV vendors), and the rapid, global distribution of new signatures.
While WildFire can receive samples from NGFWs and endpoints, the statement 'gathers information from possible threats detected by both NGFWs and Endpoints' is not one of the *main benefits* defining WildFire's core value proposition compared to its detection and distribution capabilities.
WildFire operates as a cloud-based sandboxing environment where unknown files are executed and observed for malicious behavior to identify new and evasive threats.
WildFire's primary function is threat analysis and intelligence distribution, not directly managing quarantine holds, which falls outside the scope of its core benefits.
WildFire enhances its detection capabilities by incorporating and correlating threat intelligence, which can include insights from a wide array of sources, thereby improving its overall effectiveness against various malware.
A key benefit is the rapid, global distribution of signatures for newly identified malware to all subscribed Palo Alto Networks firewalls and other security platforms, ensuring timely protection against zero-day threats.
Concept tested: WildFire service capabilities and benefits
Source: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cloud-delivered-security-services/wildfire
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.