XDR-Engineer Planning And Installation Practice Question
An administrator is planning network integration for Cortex XDR by forwarding syslog data from third-party security devices. Which component must be configured to receive syslog messages and forward them securely to the Cortex XDR cloud tenant?
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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Cortex XDR Broker VM with the Syslog Collector module enabled
The Cortex XDR Broker VM supports log collector modules that ingest syslog data from third-party devices and forward it to the Cortex XDR data lake.
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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Cortex XDR Broker VM with the Syslog Collector module enabled
Why this is correct
The Broker VM includes a dedicated Log Collector module specifically designed to ingest syslog and HTTP log formats.
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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall configured with GlobalProtect
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls secure network perimeters; they do not act as log collectors for Cortex XDR.
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Cortex XDR Agent installed on a dedicated Linux log server
Why it's wrong here
Agents are installed on endpoints for telemetry collection, not as network syslog collectors.
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Prisma Access Cloud Secure Web Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Access provides secure web gateway services, not local syslog collection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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