Consider an XSIAM environment where the XDR Collectors are deployed as Docker containers orchestrated by Kubernetes. A new XDR Collector image version (2.5.0) has been released, and you need to perform a controlled update across your cluster. Your current deployment uses a Helm chart. Which of the following kubectl commands, when used in conjunction with a modified Helm chart value for the image tag, would facilitate a rolling update with zero downtime, assuming the Helm chart is correctly configured for rolling updates?
Correct Answer: C
When managing applications deployed via Helm, the standard and most effective way to perform updates, especially rolling updates, is through 'helm upgrade'. By modifying the 'image.tag' value in the Helm chart (either directly in 'values.yamr or via '-set' as shown), Helm will intelligently detect the change and perform a rolling update on the Kubernetes deployment, ensuring zero downtime if the deployment strategy is set to 'RollingUpdate' (which is the default for most Helm charts). Options A, B, D, and E are either less appropriate for a Helm-managed application, cause downtime, or are not the primary mechanism for an image update through Helm.
XSIAM-Engineer Exam Question 62
A large enterprise is integrating Palo Alto Networks XSIAM and needs to define a granular access control strategy for its security operations center (SOC) team. The SOC is structured into Level 1 Analysts, Level 2 Incident Responders, and SOC Managers. Level 1 Analysts should only be able to view alerts and incident details, Level 2 Incident Responders need to be able to modify incident status, add notes, and enrich data, while SOC Managers require full administrative control over all XSIAM modules, including role management and data source configuration. Which combination of XSIAM built-in roles and custom roles would best satisfy these requirements with the principle of least privilege in mind?
Correct Answer: B
Option B best aligns with the principle of least privilege. XSIAM offers built-in roles, but for granular control, custom roles are often necessary. Level 1 Analysts only need view access, which can be achieved with specific view permissions. Level 2 Incident Responders need modify and enrichment capabilities, requiring more advanced permissions. SOC Managers, with full administrative control, would typically be assigned the 'Administrator' role or a custom role with equivalent broad permissions. Using 'Super Administrator' for SOC Managers might grant more power than strictly necessary for day-to-day operations, potentially violating least privilege. Option D's 'Security Operations Center - Admin' for Level 2 is too broad. Options A, C, and E incorrectly map the built-in roles to the specified requirements.
XSIAM-Engineer Exam Question 63
An XSIAM deployment project is stalled due to an inability to obtain the necessary API keys and access credentials for a critical SaaS application (e.g., Salesforce, Workday) required for XSIAM's Identity & Access Management (IAM) module. The SaaS vendor has strict security policies requiring complex multi-factor authentication (MFA) and IP whitelisting for API access. What is the most practical and secure approach for the XSIAM team to obtain and manage these credentials for continuous data ingestion?
Correct Answer: B,E
Both B and E represent best practices for secure credential management with SaaS applications. Option B (IdP/OAuth) is ideal if supported by the SaaS application, as it provides a robust, token-based, and often MFA-aware authentication mechanism without storing static credentials in XSIAM. Option E (secrets management solution) is crucial for securely storing and distributing sensitive credentials like API keys, ensuring they are not hardcoded or exposed and can be rotated automatically. Option A is a basic approach but less secure than E. Option C is impractical and prone to errors. Option D addresses network access but not credential management itself.
XSIAM-Engineer Exam Question 64
A SOC Manager wants to enforce a consistent 'Investigation Status' and 'Resolution Notes' section within the incident layout for all high- severity incidents, ensuring analysts provide specific details at each stage (e.g., 'Initial Triage', 'Investigation in Progress', 'Resolved - False Positive', 'Resolved - Remediation Applied'). This needs to be a structured input, not just a free-text field. Which of the following XSIAM content optimization features or combinations would best achieve this, and why?
Correct Answer: C
To enforce a consistent, structured input for 'Investigation Status' and 'Resolution Notes' within XSIAM high-severity incidents, the optimal approach involves creating custom fields as 'Picklist' or 'Enum' types. This restricts input to predefined values, ensuring consistency. Furthermore, integrating XSIAM playbooks with 'Form Tasks' allows for conditionally requiring these fields to be populated at specific incident lifecycle stages (e.g., before closing an incident), enforcing the desired workflow and data quality. Options A, B, D, and E are either unstructured, create unnecessary complexity, or rely on external systems/manual adherence.
XSIAM-Engineer Exam Question 65
You are tuning an XSIAM indicator rule to detect suspicious use of 'PsExecs for lateral movement. The current rule filters for: However, the Red Team has shown that attackers are now renaming 'PsExec.exe' to arbitrary names (e.g., 'tools.exe', 'serv.exe'). To counter this obfuscation, what modifications are required for a high-fidelity indicator rule? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
To effectively detect renamed PsExec, a multi-faceted approach is required: A: This is a highly effective field because it often stores the original filename embedded in the executable's metadata, regardless of renaming. This is a primary and very strong indicator. B: Leveraging known hashes from threat intelligence is critical for catching specific malicious variants, including renamed ones. This provides a direct match to known bad. D: Behavioral Rule: While the question focuses on 'indicator rules', for advanced threats like PsExec, behavioral detection is superior. PsExec has distinct behavioral patterns (SMB/IPC$ connections, specific service creation). A behavioral rule can detect these underlying actions irrespective of the executable name. E: 'regex' on PsExec's command-line arguments often follow predictable patterns (e.g., targeting administrative shares 'ADMINS or 'CS). Using regex to match these patterns can detect PsExec activity even when the executable itself is renamed. Option C is less reliable; attackers often ensure the command line doesn't expose the original name. While sometimes useful, it's not as robust as the other options for renamed executables.