Palo Alto Networks PCCSE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Palo Alto Networks PCCSE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  The security team wants to target a CNAF policy for specific running Containers.

  How should the administrator scope the policy to target the Containers?

  A. scope the policy to Image names.
  B. scope the policy to namespaces.
  C. scope the policy to Defender names.
  D. scope the policy to Host names.
  B. scope the policy to namespaces.

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  Explanation

• Question 142:

  An administrator sees that a runtime audit has been generated for a Container. The audit message is `DNS resolution of suspicious name wikipedia.com. type A`.

  Why would this message appear as an audit?

  A. The DNS was not learned as part of the Container model or added to the DNS allow list.
  B. This is a DNS known to be a source of malware.
  C. The process calling out to this domain was not part of the Container model.
  D. The Layer7 firewall detected this as anomalous behavior.
  A. The DNS was not learned as part of the Container model or added to the DNS allow list.

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  Explanation

  The runtime audit message indicating "DNS resolution of suspicious name wikipedia.com. type A" would appear as an audit because the DNS was not learned as part of the Container model or added to the DNS allow list (option A). In cloud security platforms like Prisma Cloud, runtime protection policies monitor the behavior of running containers and compare it against a learned model of expected behavior. If a container attempts to resolve a DNS name that was not observed during the learning phase or specifically allowed, it triggers an audit event to alert security teams of potentially malicious activity.

• Question 143:

  A customer has a requirement to scan serverless functions for vulnerabilities.

  Which three settings are required to Configure serverless scanning? (Choose three.)

  A. Defender Name
  B. Region
  C. Credential
  D. Console Address
  E. Provider
  B. Region
  C. Credential
  E. Provider

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  Explanation

  To configure serverless scanning in a cloud security platform like Prisma Cloud, the system needs to know where (Region) the serverless functions are deployed, how to access them (Credential), and on which cloud platform they are running (Provider). These settings ensure that the scanning tool can accurately locate and authenticate to the serverless functions across different cloud environments for vulnerability assessment. This aligns with the principle of providing comprehensive visibility and consistent security across multi-cloud environments as outlined in the "Guide to Cloud Security Posture Management Tools" document.

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/21-04/prisma-cloud-compute-edition-admin/vulnerability_management/serverless_functions.html

• Question 144:

  The InfoSec team wants to be notified via email each time a Security Group is misConfigured. Which Prisma Cloud tab should you choose to complete this request?

  A. Notifications
  B. Policies
  C. Alert Rules
  D. Events
  C. Alert Rules

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  Explanation

  In Prisma Cloud, to notify the InfoSec team via email about misconfigured Security Groups, the appropriate tab to use is "Alert Rules." Alert rules in Prisma Cloud define the conditions under which alerts are generated and the notification channels, including email, where these alerts are sent. By configuring alert rules related to Security Group misconfigurations, the platform can automatically notify the team when such an event occurs, ensuring prompt awareness and response to potential security issues.

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/manage-prisma-cloud-alerts/create-an-alert-rule-for-build-time-checks.html

• Question 145:

  Which of the below actions would indicate - "The timestamp on the compliance dashboard"?

  A. indicates the most recent data
  B. indicates the most recent alert generated
  C. indicates when the data was ingested
  D. indicates when the data was aggregated for the results displayed
  D. indicates when the data was aggregated for the results displayed

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  Explanation

  The timestamp on the compliance dashboard in a cloud security context typically reflects the point in time when data from various sources is collected, processed, and then consolidated to present the compliance status or results. This aggregation process involves compiling data from multiple scans, logs, and other compliance-related information to provide a comprehensive overview of the current compliance posture. Therefore, the timestamp usually indicates when this aggregation was completed, ensuring that users are viewing the most up-to-date and relevant compliance information based on the latest data compilation. https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/prisma-cloud-compliance/compliance-dashboard

• Question 146:

  Given a default deployment of Console, a customer needs to identify the alerted compliance checks that are set by default.

  Where should the customer navigate in Console?

  A. Monitor > Compliance
  B. Defend > Compliance
  C. Manage > Compliance
  D. Custom > Compliance
  B. Defend > Compliance

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  Explanation

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin-compute/compliance/manage_compliance.html

  In the context of Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, the correct navigation to identify alerted compliance checks set by default is under the "Defend" section, specifically at "Defend > Compliance." This section is designed to allow users to configure and manage compliance policies and rules, monitor compliance statuses, and review alerts related to compliance violations. The "Defend" section is tailored for setting up defenses, including compliance standards, against potential security risks within the cloud environment, making it the logical location for managing and reviewing compliance-related alerts and settings.

• Question 147:

  Which Defender type performs registry scanning?

  A. Serverless
  B. Container
  C. Host
  D. RASP
  B. Container

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  Explanation

  In Prisma Cloud, the Defender type responsible for performing registry scanning is the Container Defender. Registry scanning is crucial for ensuring that container images stored in registries are free from vulnerabilities and compliance issues before they are deployed. Container Defenders scan images within container registries, identifying security risks and ensuring that only secure container images are used in deployment, thereby maintaining the integrity and security of containerized applications. https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin-compute/vulnerability_management/registry_scanning

• Question 148:

  A customer wants to scan a serverless function as part of a build process.

  Which twistcli command can be used to scan serverless functions?

  A. twistcli function scan
  B. twistcli scan serverless
  C. twistcli serverless AWS
  D. twiscli serverless scan
  D. twiscli serverless scan

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  Explanation

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin-compute/vulnerability_management/serverless_functions

• Question 149:

  Given an existing ECS Cluster, which option shows the steps required to install the Console in Amazon ECS?

  A. The console cannot natively run in an ECS cluster. A onebox deployment should be used.
  B. Download and extract the release tarball Ensure that each node has its own storage for Console data Create the Console task definition Deploy the task definition
  C. Download and extract release tarball Download task from AWS Create the Console task definition Deploy the task definition
  D. Download and extract the release tarball Create an EFS file system and mount to each node in the cluster Create the Console task definition Deploy the task definition
  D. Download and extract the release tarball Create an EFS file system and mount to each node in the cluster Create the Console task definition Deploy the task definition

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  Explanation

  To install the Console in an Amazon ECS Cluster, the steps involve downloading and extracting the release tarball, which contains the necessary files for the Console. Then, an Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) should be created and mounted to each node in the ECS cluster to provide shared storage for Console data. Following this, a Console task definition needs to be created in ECS, which defines how the Console container should run. Finally, this task definition is deployed to the ECS cluster to start the Console.

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/19-11/prisma-cloud-compute-edition-admin/install/install_amazon_ecs.html

• Question 150:

  Which two variables must be modified to achieve automatic remediation for identity and access management (IAM) alerts in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud? (Choose two.)

  A. API_ENDPOINT
  B. SB_QUEUE_KEY_NAME
  C. SQS_QUEUE_NAME
  D. alert_id
  A. API_ENDPOINT
  C. SQS_QUEUE_NAME

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  Explanation