Cybersecurity-Apprentice Security Operations Practice Question
An analyst notices that a specific URL is incorrectly categorized by the Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering database (BrightCloud/PAN-DB). What is the appropriate procedure to request a re-categorization of this URL?
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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Submit a URL categorization review request directly through the Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering review site.
Palo Alto Networks provides a public URL categorization review portal where customers can submit incorrect URL classifications for rapid re-evaluation.
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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Delete all local threat intelligence feeds from the Panorama server.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting feeds disrupts threat prevention without fixing cloud URL classifications.
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Submit a URL categorization review request directly through the Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering review site.
Why this is correct
Submitting to the PAN-DB URL review site allows security researchers to re-evaluate and update the category.
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Reinstall the firewall firmware to factory default settings.
Why it's wrong here
Reinstalling firmware does not alter global cloud-based URL categorization databases.
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Manually edit the PAN-OS kernel routing table.
Why it's wrong here
Routing tables manage packet forwarding, not URL classifications.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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