Cloud-Security-Engineer Cloud Workload Protection Practice Question
A container running inside a Kubernetes cluster was compromised, and the attacker attempted to modify the host's kernel parameters using sysctl. Which Prisma Cloud feature detects and prevents this action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Container Runtime defense rules monitoring system calls and capability drops to block unauthorized sysctl executions.
Host and container runtime defense includes system call (syscall) monitoring and isolation checks that block unauthorized attempts to modify kernel settings or mount sensitive filesystems.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Registry scanning rules checking for modprobe binaries inside the image layers.
Why it's wrong here
Registry scanning is static; runtime defense intercepts active system calls.
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Kubernetes Pod Security Standards configured to audit mode.
Why it's wrong here
Audit mode only logs violations; it does not actively prevent the action.
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Container Runtime defense rules monitoring system calls and capability drops to block unauthorized sysctl executions.
Why this is correct
Syscall monitoring catches attempts to alter kernel parameters or perform privileged operations.
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Prisma Cloud WAAS inspection of incoming HTTP POST requests containing sysctl payloads.
Why it's wrong here
WAAS inspects web traffic, whereas kernel modification attempts typically occur via shell access or exploit execution.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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