XDR-Engineer Ingestion And Automation Practice Question
A security analyst needs to ingest custom JSON-formatted security logs from an in-house application into Cortex XDR. Where should the administrator define the custom log mapping to ensure fields are parsed correctly under the generic log profile schema?
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the Cortex XDR console under Settings > Configurations > Data Integration > Custom Log Mapping
Custom log mappings are configured in the Cortex XDR management console under Settings > Configurations > Data Integration > Log Stitching and Parsing / Custom Log Mapping.
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In the Cortex XDR console under Settings > Configurations > Data Integration > Custom Log Mapping
Why this is correct
Custom log mapping configurations are managed centrally in the Cortex XDR web console under Data Integration.
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In the Cortex XaaS cloud storage bucket configuration properties
Why it's wrong here
XaaS cloud storage buckets are not used for defining log parser mappings.
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Directly inside the broker VM configuration file using a local JSON editor
Why it's wrong here
Broker VM handles forwarding, but parsing rules are defined within the XDR console.
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In the Cortex XDR agent installation script via command-line switches
Why it's wrong here
Agent installation scripts do not handle custom log payload mappings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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