XDR-Analyst Identity Threat Detection And Response Practice Question
Which TWO data sources can Cortex XDR leverage to build comprehensive user identity behavior profiles for ITDR? (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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Cloud Identity Provider authentication logs (e.g., Azure AD, Okta)
Cortex XDR ITDR ingests telemetry from both on-premises Active Directory event logs and cloud Identity Providers (such as Azure AD/Entra ID or Okta) to establish complete user baselines.
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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Cloud Identity Provider authentication logs (e.g., Azure AD, Okta)
Why this is correct
Cloud IdP logs provide sign-in telemetry, SaaS access, and cloud-based authentication behavior.
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Local printer configuration files
Why it's wrong here
Printer configurations do not contribute to identity threat detection.
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DHCP lease allocation tables
Why it's wrong here
DHCP tables track IP address assignments, not user identity or authentication.
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Active Directory security event logs
Why this is correct
AD logs provide essential on-premises authentication and credential activity.
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BIOS firmware version logs
Why it's wrong here
BIOS logs are used for hardware integrity checking, not ITDR profiling.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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