Cybersecurity-Practitioner Endpoint Security Practice Question
Which TWO methods can be utilized to distribute Cortex XDR agent installation packages across an enterprise Windows environment? (Choose two)
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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Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO) software installation.
Enterprise deployment typically relies on Active Directory GPO or centralized software deployment tools like SCCM/Intune.
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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Direct user self-service installation via public app store downloads.
Why it's wrong here
Cortex XDR agents are not distributed via public consumer app stores.
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Broadcasting the installer binary unencrypted over local subnet broadcast domains.
Why it's wrong here
Subnet broadcasting is insecure and not a supported deployment method.
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Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO) software installation.
Why this is correct
GPO is a standard mechanism for deploying MSI packages across domain-joined machines.
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Embedding the installer inside incoming corporate email attachments for users to execute.
Why it's wrong here
Emailing installers to users violates basic security and deployment best practices.
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Centralized software deployment tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Microsoft Intune.
Why this is correct
SCCM and Intune are widely used enterprise tools for pushing MSI installers with parameters.
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