PCCP practice question 11 of 15

Which two services does a managed detection and response (MDR) solution provide? (Choose two.)

Full set: 70 questions
Answer options
A: Improved application development
B: Incident impact analysis Correct answer
C: Periodic firewall updates
D: Proactive threat hunting Correct answer
Correct Answer:
B. Incident impact analysis; D. Proactive threat hunting
Explanation

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services combine incident impact analysis and proactive threat hunting to enhance organizational security posture. Incident impact analysis assesses the severity, scope, and potential damage of identified threats, helping prioritize responses. Proactive threat hunting involves skilled analysts searching for hidden threats that automated detection may miss, leveraging threat intelligence and behavioral analytics. Palo Alto Networks’ MDR integrates Cortex XDR and human expertise to detect, investigate, and remediate sophisticated threats early. Unlike routine firewall updates or development processes, MDR is focused on active threat discovery and comprehensive incident management.

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