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1. PALO ALTO CYBERSEC-
PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION
EXAM STUDY GUIDE
CyberSec-Practitioner Practice Questions



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Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner Certification
Study Guide
Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner Certification Exam Details
Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner certifications are globally accepted and add significant
value to any IT professional. The certification gives you a profound understanding of all
the workings of the network models and the devices that are utilized with it.
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The Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner Exam is challenging, and thorough preparation
is essential for success. This cert guide is designed to help you prepare for the
CyberSec-Practitioner certification exam. It contains a detailed list of the topics covered
on the Professional exam. These guidelines for the CyberSec-Practitioner will help
guide you through the study process for your certification.

To obtain Palo Alto Cybersecurity Practitioner certification, you are required to pass the
CyberSec-Practitioner exam. This exam is created keeping in mind the input of
professionals in the industry and reveals how Palo Alto products are used in
organizations across the world.

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CyberSec-Practitioner Palo Alto Cybersecurity Practitioner
Exam Summary
Exam Name Palo Alto Cybersecurity Practitioner
Exam Number CyberSec-Practitioner
Exam Price $150 USD
Duration 90 minutes
Number of Questions 75
Passing Score 860/300 to 1000
Exam Registration PEARSON VUE
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Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner
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Topics covered in the Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner Exam
Section Weight Objectives
Cybersecurity 19%
- Identify the components of the authentication, authorization,
and accounting (AAA) framework
- Categorize techniques used by malicious actors as defined
by the MITRE
ATT&CK framework
- Explain the concept of Zero Trust and define its key
principles
• Continuous monitoring and validation
• Least privilege access enforcement
• Breach assumption
- Identify and describe the characteristics of an advanced
persistent threat (APT)
- Explain the function of common security technologies
• Identity Providers (IdP), identity and access
management (IAM), and multi-factor authentication
(MFA)
• Mobile device management (MDM) and mobile
application management (MAM)
• Secure email gateways and integrated cloud email
security

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Section Weight Objectives
Network
Security
19%
- Describe key characteristics of Zero Trust Network Access
(ZTNA)
- Explain the function of stateless firewalls and next-
generation firewalls (NGFWs)
- Explain the purpose of microsegmentation
- Explain the purpose and function of common network
security technologies
• Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
• URL filtering
• DNS Security
• VPN
• SSL/TLS Decryption (outbound / forward proxy)
- Explain the limitations of signature-based network
protection
- Identify and describe the deployment options for NGFWs
for networks operation on both bare metal and virtualized
architectures
- Identify and describe cybersecurity concerns unique to
Operation Technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT)
devices
- Identify and describe Palo Alto Networks Cloud-Delivered
Security Services (CDSS)
- Explain the security function of Precision AI
Secure Access 14%
- Define and explain Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
and differentiate from Secure Service Edge (SSE)
- Identify challenges related to confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of information and applications
• Data and information
• Private applications
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, tools, and
platforms
- Explain the security function of common technologies
• Secure Web Gateway
• Enterprise Browser
• Remote Browser Isolation
• Data loss prevention (DLP)
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

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Section Weight Objectives
- Describe the purpose of Software-Defined Wide Area
Networking (SD-WAN) solutions
- Describe Prisma SASE solutions
• Prisma Access
• Prisma SD-WAN
• Prisma Access Browser
• Enterprise DLP
• AI Access
• Prisma AIRS
Cloud Security 20%
- Identify and describe major cloud architectures and
topologies
- Identify and describe major challenges related to cloud
security
• Application Security
• Cloud Posture Security
• Cloud Runtime Security
- Identify and describe technologies used to secure cloud
environments (e.g. CSPM, CWPP)
- Identify and describe the functions of a Cloud Native
Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
- Explain the features and functionality of Cortex Cloud
Endpoint
Security
15%
- Identify and explain Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
- Explain the limitations of signature-based anti-malware
software
- Explain the concept of User and Entity Behavior Analytics
(UEBA)
- Explain endpoint detection and response (EDR) and
extended detection and response (XDR)
- Explain Behavioral Threat Prevention
- Identify and describe cybersecurity threats mitigated by the
following endpoint security technologies
• Host-based Firewall and Host-based Intrusion
Preventions Systems (HIPS)
• Device Control and USB Control
• Application Control
• Disk Encryption
• Patch Management
- Explain the features and functionality of Cortex XDR

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Section Weight Objectives
Security
Operations
13%
- Identify and describe key characteristics of threat hunting
- Explain the process and outcomes of incident response
- Explain the functions of a security information and event
management (SIEM) platform
- Explain the functions of security orchestration, automation,
and response (SOAR)
- Explain the function of an Attack Surface Management
(ASM) platform
- Explain the features and functionality of Cortex solutions
• XSOAR
• Xpanse
• XSIAM
- Identify and describe the services provided by Unit 42

What type of questions are on the Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner
exams?
● Single answer multiple choice
● Multiple answer multiple choice
● Drag and Drop (DND)
● Router Simulation
● Testlet
CyberSec-Practitioner Practice Exam Questions.
Grab an understanding from these Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner sample questions
and answers and improve your CyberSec-Practitioner exam preparation towards
attaining a Palo Alto Cybersecurity Practitioner Certification. Answering these sample
questions will make you familiar with the types of questions you can expect on the
actual exam. Doing practice with CyberSec-Practitioner questions and answers before
the exam as much as possible is the key to passing the Palo Alto CyberSec-Practitioner
certification exam.
CyberSec-Practitioner Palo Alto Cybersecurity Practitioner Sample
Questions:

01. How does a SIEM platform improve security event analysis?
a) It automatically prevents malware infections

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b) It replaces traditional endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
c) It only stores logs for compliance audits
d) It aggregates, normalizes, and correlates security events from multiple sources to
identify threats
Answer: d

02. What differentiates a SIEM from a SOAR platform?
a) SOAR platforms do not integrate with SIEM solutions
b) SIEM replaces the need for firewalls
c) SIEM collects and analyzes security logs, while SOAR automates incident response
workflows
d) SIEM automatically responds to all security threats
Answer: c

03. Which of the following best describes a DDoS botnet?
a) A network of infected devices used to overwhelm a target system with excessive
traffic
b) A system that spreads spam emails to trick users into installing malware
c) A botnet designed to steal financial credentials from infected devices
d) A botnet used exclusively for cryptocurrency mining
Answer: a

04. An unauthorized user attempts multiple login attempts across various
endpoints in an organization. How can Cortex XDR help mitigate this threat?
a) By manually reviewing all login logs every week
b) By detecting abnormal login behavior and automatically triggering response actions
c) By encrypting all stored passwords
d) By blocking all network activity for legitimate users
Answer: b

05. How does DNS Security prevent cyber threats?
a) It encrypts all DNS requests automatically
b) It blocks malicious domains and prevents DNS tunneling attacks
c) It acts as a firewall replacement
d) It stores all DNS logs for compliance auditing only
Answer: b

06. Attackers often use port evasion techniques to bypass network security
devices. Which method is a common example?
a) Blocking all outgoing traffic on TCP 80

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b) Sending attacks only during weekends
c) Disabling firewall rules to create an open path
d) Using port 443 (HTTPS) to carry malicious payloads disguised as encrypted web
traffic
Answer: d

07. What is a key benefit of using Cortex Xpanse (ASM)?
a) Replacing endpoint security solutions
b) Blocking all unauthorized web traffic automatically
c) Providing continuous visibility into an organization’s exposed assets and potential
security risks
d) Managing user authentication policies
Answer: c

08. A company experiences a sudden system lockdown, followed by a demand
for cryptocurrency payment to regain access to their data. What type of attack is
occurring?
a) Ransomware
b) DDoS Attack
c) Spyware Infection
d) SQL Injection
Answer: a

09. Why is compliance management important in cloud security?
a) It ensures cloud services adhere to regulatory frameworks like GDPR and HIPAA
b) It replaces the need for endpoint security
c) It prevents all unauthorized access
d) It eliminates the need for threat detection
Answer: a

10. Your company’s HR department reports an email requesting employee tax
records, appearing to come from the CEO. However, the email address domain is
slightly different from the company’s official domain.
What type of phishing attack is this?
a) Business Email Compromise (BEC)
b) Vishing
c) Clone Phishing
d) Smishing
Answer: a

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