XDR-Analyst Identity Threat Detection And Response Practice Question
An organization notices an increase in adversary reconnaissance using BloodHound to map Active Directory permissions. Which data telemetry in Cortex XDR can help detect the enumeration queries associated with this activity?
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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Directory Service Access and LDAP query event logs from Domain Controllers (such as Event ID 4662)
Active Directory enumeration involves LDAP queries (e.g., querying group memberships, ACLs) which are logged in Domain Controller Security Event logs or Directory Service event logs (Event ID 4662).
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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Network interface duplex settings
Why it's wrong here
Duplex settings relate to physical layer switch configurations.
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Directory Service Access and LDAP query event logs from Domain Controllers (such as Event ID 4662)
Why this is correct
AD enumeration tools generate high volumes of LDAP and directory service access queries logged as Event ID 4662.
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USB device connection history
Why it's wrong here
USB history tracks physical peripherals.
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Browser extension inventory reports
Why it's wrong here
Browser extensions do not log Active Directory enumeration traffic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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