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Palo Alto Networks PCDRA Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Palo Alto Networks
Exam Name:Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst
Exam Number:PCDRA
Certificate Validity Period:2 years
Passing Score:860 (scaled range 300–1000)
Exam Price:155 USD
Exam Format:Multiple Select, Scenario-based, Multiple Choice, Matching
Related Certifications:Palo Alto Networks Certified SOC Analyst (PCNSA)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Automation Engineer (PCSAE)
Exam Duration:80–90
Available Languages:English
Real Exam Qty:60–75
Recommended Training:Cortex XDR 3: Introduction
Cortex XDR 3: Responding to Attacks
Exam Registration:Palo Alto Networks Certification Portal
Pearson VUE Registration
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring discontinued May 2025
Pre Condition:No formal prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of cybersecurity and Cortex XDR
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/palo-alto-networks-certified-detection-and-remediation-analyst

Palo Alto Networks PCDRA Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Reporting and Operations10%- Compliance and status reporting
- SOC operational best practices
- Incident documentation
Topic 2: Threat Hunting10%- Identifying stealthy threats
- Proactive search methodologies
- Query and filter usage
Topic 3: Prevention and Detection20%- Behavioral and anomaly detection
- Endpoint protection policies
- Alert generation and tuning
Topic 4: Security Investigation20%- Incident verification and scope determination
- Event and log analysis
- Alert triage and prioritization
Topic 5: Threats and Attacks10%- Malware types and behavior
- Kill chain and MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Common attack vectors and techniques
Topic 6: Incident Remediation15%- Containment and isolation actions
- Post-remediation validation
- Remediation workflows and playbooks
Topic 7: Cortex XDR Architecture and Concepts15%- Analytics and causality analysis
- Cortex XDR platform components
- Data collection and correlation

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What is the purpose of the Cortex Data Lake?

  • A. the workspace for your Cortex XDR agents to detonate potential malware files
  • B. a cloud-based storage facility where your firewall logs are stored
  • C. a local storage facility where your logs and alert data can be aggregated
  • D. the interface between firewalls and the Cortex XDR agents
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Which statement is correct based on the report output below?

  • A. 133 agents have full disk encryption.
  • B. Host Inventory Data Collection is enabled.
  • C. 3,297 total incidents have been detected.
  • D. Forensic inventory data collection is enabled.
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What motivation do ransomware attackers have for returning access to systems once their victims have paid?

  • A. Nation-states enforce the return of system access through the use of laws and regulation.
  • B. The ransomware attackers hope to trace the financial trail back and steal more from traditional banking institutions. -
  • C. Failure to restore access to systems undermines the scheme because others will not believe their valuables would be returned.
  • D. There is organized crime governance among attackers that requires the return of access to remain in good standing.
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An attacker tries to load dynamic libraries on macOS from an unsecure location. Which Cortex XDR module can prevent this attack?

  • A. Hot Patch Protection
  • B. DDL Security
  • C. Dylib Hijacking
  • D. Kernel Integrity Monitor (KIM)
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When is the wss (WebSocket Secure) protocol used?

  • A. when the Cortex XDR agent connects to WildFire to upload files for analysis
  • B. when the Cortex XDR agent uploads alert data
  • C. when the Cortex XDR agent establishes a bidirectional communication channel
  • D. when the Cortex XDR agent downloads new security content
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