To ensure secure connectivity between the customer's network and the Cortex platform while adhering to compliance restrictions, the customer should use the Broker VM. The Broker VM acts as a secure intermediary between the local network and the Cortex platform, allowing for controlled and encrypted communication without directly exposing the network to the platform.

Reference: https://xsoar.pan.dev/docs/integrations/context-and-outputs

The integration between Cortex Xpanse and Cortex XSOAR benefits security teams by enabling automatic incident response actions for internet-based incidents. This integration allows security teams to automate the detection, investigation, and response to threats identified through internet-facing assets, improving efficiency and reducing response time.