SecOps-Architect Operationalizing Security Metrics Practice Question
An architect is auditing security operations metrics and notices that the False Positive Rate (FPR) for endpoint detection alerts in Cortex XDR has steadily increased over the past two quarters. What is the most appropriate remediation strategy to address this trend?
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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Tune analytic profiles and update local exception/suppression lists in Cortex XDR
Tuning analytics rules and suppression lists based on historical feedback directly reduces false positives in Cortex XDR.
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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Increase the alert severity threshold globally to hide low-priority alerts
Why it's wrong here
Hiding alerts does not reduce false positives; it merely obscures visibility into potential risks.
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Tune analytic profiles and update local exception/suppression lists in Cortex XDR
Why this is correct
Refining analytic rules and creating proper exceptions directly addresses the root cause of high FPR.
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Disable behavioral analytics modules to stop generating anomaly-based alerts
Why it's wrong here
Disabling behavioral analytics creates massive blind spots against novel attacks.
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Reduce the log retention period to purge historical false positive data
Why it's wrong here
Purging data eliminates the audit trail needed for proper trend analysis and tuning.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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