PCCET Practice Questions

A Type 1 hypervisor, also known as a bare-metal hypervisor, is a software layer that runs directly on

the hardware of a physical host computer, without requiring an underlying operating system. A Type

1 hypervisor can create and manage multiple isolated virtual machines (VMs), each with its own

virtual (or guest) operating system and applications. A Type 1 hypervisor is hardened against cyber

attacks, as it has a smaller attack surface and fewer vulnerabilities than a Type 2 hypervisor, which

runs within an operating system. A Type 1 hypervisor also offers better performance, scalability, and

resource utilization than a Type 2 hypervisor. Reference: 10 Palo Alto Networks PCCET Exam Practice

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Cortex XDR is a detection and response platform that natively integrates network, endpoint, and

cloud data to stop sophisticated attacks. A key benefit of Cortex XDR is that it acts as a safety net

during an attack while patches are developed. Cortex XDR uses machine learning and behavioral

analytics to detect and validate threats, and automatically reveals the root cause of alerts to speed

up investigations. Cortex XDR also enables flexible and rapid response actions to contain and

remediate threats across the environment. Reference: Cortex XDR- Extended Detection and

Response - Palo Alto Networks, What is Cortex XDR | Palo Alto Networks, Cortex XDR Datasheet -

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Identity and access management (IAM) is a software service or framework that allows organizations

to define user or group identities within software environments, then associate permissions with

them. The identities and permissions are usually spelled out in a text file, which is referred to as an

IAM policy.

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a protocol that enables ISPs and NSPs to exchange routing

information among themselves. BGP is used to determine the best path for sending data packets

across the Internet. BGP is also known as the protocol of the Internet backbone, as it connects

different autonomous systems (ASes) that form the Internet. BGP is not used by end systems or local

networks, but only by routers that operate at the border of ASes. BGP is a complex and dynamic

protocol that can handle changes in network topology, traffic load, and policy requirements. BGP is

also a scalable protocol that can support the growth of the Internet1234 Reference:

1: Internet service provider - Wikipedia

2: 1.8: Internet Backbones, NAPs, and ISPs - cs.huji.ac.il

3: Lecture Notes – Unit 2 How does the Internet work?

4: Border Gateway Protocol - Wikipedia

A Jasager attack is a type of wireless man-in-the-middle attack that exploits the way mobile devices search for known wireless networks. A Jasager device will respond to any beacon request from a mobile device by saying “Yes, I’m here”, pretending to be one of the preferred networks. This way, the Jasager device can trick the mobile device into connecting to it, without the user’s knowledge or consent. The Jasager device can then intercept, modify, or redirect the traffic of the victim. For this attack to work, the attacker needs to be within close proximity of the victim, and the victim must have at least one known network in their preferred list. The victim does not need to manually choose the attacker’s access point, nor does the attacker try to get victims to connect at random. Reference: Wireless Man in the Middle - Palo Alto Networks, Man-in-the-middle attacks with malicious & rogue Wi-Fi access points - Privacy Guides

Virtualization improves the availability of IT systems and resources by enabling features such as12:

Resource optimization: Virtualization allows multiple virtual instances to share the same physical

infrastructure, reducing hardware costs and increasing resource utilization.

Scalability: Virtualization enables rapid provisioning and deprovisioning of virtual instances, allowing

organizations to scale up or down their IT capacity according to demand.

Disaster recovery: Virtualization facilitates backup and replication of virtual instances, allowing

organizations to restore their IT systems and data in the event of a disaster or outage.

Fault tolerance: Virtualization supports high availability and load balancing of virtual instances,

ensuring that IT systems and services remain operational even if one or more virtual instances

fail. Reference: Virtualization Benefits: How Virtualization Improves Efficiency and Security |

VMware, Virtualization Security - A Complete Guide - CyberExperts.com

The basic DNS record types are as follows:

● A (IPv4) or AAAA (IPv6) (Address): Maps a domain or subdomain to an IP address or

multiple IP addresses

● CNAME (Canonical Name): Maps a domain or subdomain to another hostname

● MX (Mail Exchanger): Specifies the hostname or hostnames of email servers for a domain

● PTR (Pointer): Points to a CNAME; commonly used for reverse DNS lookups that map an

IP address to a host in a domain or subdomain

● SOA (Start of Authority): Specifies authoritative information about a DNS zone such as

primary name server, email address of the domain administrator, and domain serial

number

● NS (Name Server): The NS record specifies aan authoritative name server for a given host.

● TXT (Text): Stores text-based information

In the given network diagram, device D is depicted as a cloud symbol, which is commonly used to

represent the internet in network diagrams. The router is typically connected to the internet and acts

as a gateway for internal network devices to access external networks. Therefore, device D is the

router in this context. Reference: Virtual Router Overview - Palo Alto Networks |

TechDocs, Networking (UDRs) in Azure: Inserting the VM-Series into an Azure …, Setting Up the PA-

200 for Home and Small Office - Palo Alto Networks …

A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a security component that can detect command-and-control

(C2) traffic sent from multiple endpoints within a corporate data center. A NGFW is a network device

that combines traditional firewall capabilities with advanced features such as application awareness,

intrusion prevention, threat intelligence, and cloud-based analysis. A NGFW can identify and block

C2 traffic by inspecting the application layer protocols, signatures, and behaviors of the network

traffic, as well as correlating the traffic with external sources of threat intelligence. A NGFW can also

leverage inline cloud analysis to detect and prevent zero-day C2 threats in real-time. A NGFW can

provide granular visibility and control over the network traffic, as well as generate alerts and reports

on the C2 activity. Reference:

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET)

Command and Control, Tactic TA0011 - Enterprise | MITRE ATT&CK®

Advanced Threat Prevention: Inline Cloud Analysis - Palo Alto Networks

SIEM stands for security information and event management. It is a technology that collects,

analyzes, and reports on security-related data from various sources within an organization’s network.

The purpose of SIEM is to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of security events, such as user

logins, file access, and changes to critical system files. SIEM helps security teams to detect and

respond to potential threats, as well as to meet compliance requirements and improve their

cybersecurity posture. Reference: What Is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)? -

Palo Alto Networks, What is a SIEM Solution? - Palo Alto Networks, Integrate IoT Security with SIEM -

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