XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
An administrator needs to ensure that unauthorized USB storage devices are blocked from being used on corporate endpoints. Which Cortex XDR feature should be configured?
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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Device Control
Device Control rules in Cortex XDR allow administrators to restrict or block access to peripheral devices such as USB storage.
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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Device Control
Why this is correct
Device Control rules manage peripheral device permissions, including USB storage.
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Endpoint Isolation
Why it's wrong here
Endpoint Isolation blocks all network traffic, not specific USB devices.
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Disk Encryption Management
Why it's wrong here
Disk encryption protects data at rest, not device peripheral connections.
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Behavioral Threat Protection
Why it's wrong here
Behavioral protection analyzes process execution, not hardware peripherals.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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