Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cybersecurity Fundamentals Practice Question
A security administrator is reviewing firewall logs and notices multiple outbound connection attempts from a client workstation to known command and control IP addresses. Which security profile component is primarily responsible for generating a threat log entry for this specific outbound traffic?
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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Anti-Spyware profile configured with DNS Signatures and Spyware signatures
An Anti-Spyware profile detects and blocks command-and-control (C2) traffic when infected hosts attempt to communicate with external malicious servers, generating a threat log.
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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URL Filtering profile configured to block malicious categories
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. URL filtering blocks HTTP/HTTPS web traffic based on categories rather than inspecting general outbound C2 traffic streams.
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Anti-Spyware profile configured with DNS Signatures and Spyware signatures
Why this is correct
Correct. Anti-Spyware profiles inspect outbound traffic for C2 communication and generate threat logs.
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Vulnerability Protection profile configured to block buffer overflows
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Vulnerability protection shields against known exploit attempts targeting software flaws rather than C2 callbacks.
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WildFire analysis profile configured for forward unkown file actions
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. WildFire focuses on sandboxing and analyzing unknown files for zero-day malware.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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