SecOps-Pro SOC Fundamentals And Operations Practice Question
Which THREE methods can be used in Cortex XSOAR to ingest indicators?
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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Manual entry via the UI
Cortex XSOAR supports automated ingestion through threat feeds, manual entry, and incident extraction.
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 database SQL injection
Why it's wrong here
This is not a supported or secure method.
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Manual entry via the UI
Why this is correct
Analysts can add indicators manually.
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Auto-extraction from incidents
Why this is correct
XSOAR can parse IOCs from incoming incident data.
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Integrated threat intelligence feeds
Why this is correct
Automated ingestion via connectors.
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Hardware port mirroring
Why it's wrong here
Port mirroring is for traffic, not indicator ingestion.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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