XDR-Analyst Identity Threat Detection And Response Practice Question
An enterprise is facing credential stuffing attacks targeting its cloud and on-premises applications. Which TWO detection or mitigation strategies within Cortex XDR and integrated tools help address this threat?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Analytics rules detecting high-frequency failed login attempts across multiple accounts from distributed source IPs
Credential stuffing can be detected via analytics identifying high volumes of failed logins from distinct external IPs, and mitigated via identity provider conditional access or automated account locking.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Analytics rules detecting high-frequency failed login attempts across multiple accounts from distributed source IPs
Why this is correct
Credential stuffing generates mass failed logons from varied IP sources, which analytics rules detect.
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Modifying screen saver timeout intervals via Group Policy
Why it's wrong here
Screen saver policies do not mitigate external credential stuffing attacks.
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Configuring printer sharing permissions on all Windows 10 endpoints
Why it's wrong here
Printer sharing is unrelated to cloud and web credential stuffing.
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Enabling USB mass storage device blocking
Why it's wrong here
Device control blocks physical peripherals, not remote web authentication attacks.
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Integrating cloud identity provider logs to monitor sign-in risk policies and automated lockout thresholds
Why this is correct
Cloud sign-in telemetry combined with risk policies helps identify and block automated stuffing attacks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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