Palo Alto Networks PCCSE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Palo Alto Networks PCCSE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 161:

  Which RQL query is used to detect certain high-risk activities executed by a root user in AWS?

  A. event from cloud.audit_logs where operation IN ( 'ChangePassword', 'ConsoleLogin', 'DeactivateMFADevice', 'DeleteAccessKey' , 'DeleteAlarms' ) AND user = 'root'
  B. event from cloud.security_logs where operation IN ( 'ChangePassword', 'ConsoleLogin', 'DeactivateMFADevice', 'DeleteAccessKey' , 'DeleteAlarms' ) AND user = 'root'
  C. config from cloud.audit_logs where operation IN ( 'ChangePassword', 'ConsoleLogin', 'DeactivateMFADevice', 'DeleteAccessKey', 'DeleteAlarms' ) AND user = 'root'
  D. event from cloud.audit_logs where Risk.Level = 'high' AND user = 'root'
  A. event from cloud.audit_logs where operation IN ( 'ChangePassword', 'ConsoleLogin', 'DeactivateMFADevice', 'DeleteAccessKey' , 'DeleteAlarms' ) AND user = 'root'

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  Explanation

  https://docs.prismacloud.io/en/classic/rql-reference/rql-reference/event-query/event-query-examples https://docs.prismacloud.io/en/classic/rql-reference/rql-reference/event-query/event-query-examples#idda895fd2-4496-4b31-9766-7d50215dcc18

• Question 162:

  A customer wants to harden its environment from misconfiguration.

  Prisma Cloud Compute Compliance enforcement for hosts covers which three options? (Choose three.)

  A. Docker daemon configuration files
  B. Docker daemon configuration
  C. Host cloud provider tags
  D. Host configuration
  E. Hosts without Defender agents
  A. Docker daemon configuration files
  B. Docker daemon configuration
  D. Host configuration

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  Explanation

  Prisma Cloud Compute Compliance enforcement for hosts covers several aspects to ensure a secure and compliant host environment, particularly within containerized environments. These include:

  Docker daemon configuration files: Ensuring that Docker daemon configuration files are set up according to best security practices is crucial. These files contain various settings that control the behavior of the Docker daemon, and

  misconfigurations can lead to security vulnerabilities. Docker daemon configuration: Beyond just the configuration files, the overall configuration of the Docker daemon itself is critical. This encompasses runtime settings and command-line

  options that determine how Docker containers are executed and managed on the host.

  Host configuration: The security of the underlying host on which Docker and other container runtimes are installed is paramount. This includes the configuration of the host's operating system, network settings, file permissions, and other

  system- level settings that can impact the security of the containerized applications running on top.

  By focusing on these areas, Prisma Cloud ensures that not just the containers but also the environment they run in is secure, adhering to compliance standards and best practices to mitigate risks associated with containerized deployments.

• Question 163:

  Review this admission control policy:

  match[{"msg": msg}] {

  input.request.operation == "CREATE"

  input.request.kind.kind == "Pod"

  input.request.resource.resource == "pods"

  input.request.object.spec.containers[_].securityContext.privileged msg := "Privileged" }

  Which response to this policy will be achieved when the effect is set to `block`?

  A. The policy will block all pods on a Privileged host.
  B. The policy will replace Defender with a privileged Defender.
  C. The policy will alert only the administrator when a privileged pod is created.
  D. The policy will block the creation of a privileged pod.
  D. The policy will block the creation of a privileged pod.

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  Explanation

  The given admission control policy is designed to evaluate pod creation requests in a Kubernetes environment, specifically targeting the creation of privileged pods, which can pose significant security risks. Option D: The policy will block the

  creation of a privileged pod is the correct answer when the effect of the policy is set to "block". In this context, the policy's logic checks if a pod being created is set to run in privileged mode (a high-risk configuration that grants the pod

  extended system privileges). If such a configuration is detected, the policy triggers an action to block the pod's creation, thereby preventing the deployment of privileged pods that could undermine the security posture of the Kubernetes

  environment.

  References:

  Kubernetes Admission Controllers Documentation: Provides a comprehensive overview of admission controllers in Kubernetes, including how they can be used to enforce policy decisions, such as preventing the creation of privileged pods.

  Best Practices for Kubernetes Security: Discusses the importance of admission control policies in maintaining the security and integrity of Kubernetes environments, with specific emphasis on the risks associated with privileged pods.

• Question 164:

  Given this information:

  The Console is located at https://prisma-console.mydomain.local The username is: cluster The password is: password123 The image to scan is: myimage:latest

  Which twistcli command should be used to scan a Container for vulnerabilities and display the details about each vulnerability?

  A. twistcli images scan --console-address https://prisma-console.mydomain.local -u cluster -p password123 --details myimage:latest
  B. twistcli images scan --console-address prisma-console.mydomain.local -u cluster -p password123 --vulnerability-details myimage:latest
  C. twistcli images scan --address prisma-console.mydomain.local -u cluster -p password123 --vulnerability-details myimage:latest
  D. twistcli images scan --address https://prisma-console.mydomain.local -u cluster -p password123 --details myimage:latest
  D. twistcli images scan --address https://prisma-console.mydomain.local -u cluster -p password123 --details myimage:latest

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  Explanation

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin-compute/tools/twistcli_scan_images

• Question 165:

  What is the function of the external ID when onboarding a new Amazon Web Services (AWS) account in Prisma Cloud?

  A. It is a unique identifier needed only when Monitor and Protect mode is selected.
  B. It is the resource name for the Prisma Cloud Role.
  C. It is a UUID that establishes a trust relationship between the Prisma Cloud account and the AWS account in order to extract data.
  D. It is the default name of the PrismaCloudApp stack.
  C. It is a UUID that establishes a trust relationship between the Prisma Cloud account and the AWS account in order to extract data.

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  Explanation

  The external ID plays a crucial role when onboarding a new Amazon Web Services (AWS) account in Prisma Cloud. It serves as a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) that establishes a trust relationship between the Prisma Cloud account and the AWS account. This trust relationship is essential for allowing Prisma Cloud to securely extract data and perform security monitoring and compliance checks within the AWS environment. The use of an external ID ensures that Prisma Cloud can access the necessary information from the AWS account without compromising the security of the AWS account's credentials, adhering to the principle of least privilege and enhancing the overall security posture.

• Question 166:

  A Prisma Cloud administrator is tasked with pulling a report via API. The Prisma Cloud tenant is located on app2.prismacloud.io. What is the correct API endpoint?

  A. https://api.prismacloud.io
  B. https://api2.eu.prismacloud.io
  C. httsp://api.prismacloud.cn
  D. https://api2.prismacloud.io
  D. https://api2.prismacloud.io

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  Explanation

  https://prisma.pan.dev/api/cloud/api-urls/

  When accessing the Prisma Cloud API for a tenant located on app2.prismacloud.io, the correct API endpoint to use would be https://api2.prismacloud.io. This endpoint corresponds to the Prisma Cloud service instance hosted on

  app2.prismacloud.io, ensuring that API requests are directed to the correct instance of the service for processing.

  The use of api2 in the URL indicates that this is the second instance or a different geographical or functional partition of the Prisma Cloud service, which might be used for load balancing, redundancy, or serving different sets of users. It is

  crucial to use the correct endpoint corresponding to the Prisma Cloud console URL to ensure successful API communication and authentication.

• Question 167:

  Which of the following is displayed in the asset inventory?

  A. EC2 instances
  B. Asset tags
  C. SSO users
  D. Federated users
  A. EC2 instances

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  Explanation

  The asset inventory in cloud security platforms like Prisma Cloud typically displays a wide range of cloud resources, including EC2 instances. EC2 instances are virtual servers in Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) for running applications on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. The asset inventory provides visibility into these instances, allowing security teams to monitor their configuration, security posture, and compliance status. This visibility is crucial for identifying misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and ensuring that all EC2 instances adhere to the organization's security policies and compliance requirements.

• Question 168:

  A customer has multiple violations in the environment including:

  1.User namespace is enabled

  2.An LDAP server is enabled

  3.SSH root is enabled

  Which section of Console should the administrator use to review these findings?

  A. Manage
  B. Vulnerabilities
  C. Radar
  D. Compliance
  A. Manage

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  Explanation

• Question 169:

  In Prisma Cloud for Azure Net Effective Permissions Calculation, the following Azure permission levels are supported by which three permissions? (Choose three.)

  A. Resources
  B. Tenant
  C. Subscription
  D. Resource groups
  E. Management Group
  C. Subscription
  D. Resource groups
  E. Management Group

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  Explanation

• Question 170:

  Which two required request headers interface with Prisma Cloud API? (Choose two.)

  A. Content-type:application/json
  B. x-redlock-auth
  C. >x-redlock-request-id
  D. Content-type:application/xml
  A. Content-type:application/json
  B. x-redlock-auth

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  Explanation

  Interfacing with the Prisma Cloud API, especially for tasks such as automation, integration, and advanced querying, requires specific request headers for authentication and data format specification. "Content-type:application/json" is essential

  for indicating that the request body is formatted as JSON, which is a widely accepted data interchange format. The "x-redlock-auth" header is critical for passing the API access key or token, which authenticates the request to Prisma Cloud's

  API. This authentication mechanism ensures secure access to Prisma Cloud's capabilities while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the interactions.

  https://prisma.pan.dev/api/cloud/api-headers/