XSOAR-Engineer Planning Installation And Maintenance Practice Question
Which TWO methods are supported for authenticating API clients (such as SIEMs or custom scripts) connecting to the Cortex XSOAR REST API? (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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API Keys generated within user profile settings
Cortex XSOAR API authentication supports API Keys generated by users and standard user credentials (username/password) to obtain session tokens.
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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OAuth 2.0 client credentials grant type natively configured without user context
Why it's wrong here
XSOAR relies on API keys and session tokens rather than native OAuth 2.0 client credentials grants for API access.
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API Keys generated within user profile settings
Why this is correct
API keys provide secure, token-based programmatic access tied to specific user permissions.
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Kerberos ticket-granting service tickets
Why it's wrong here
Kerberos is not a native direct authentication method for the XSOAR REST API.
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Username and password credentials exchanged for a session cookie/token
Why this is correct
Clients can authenticate via POST requests using username and password to obtain a session token.
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Public key SSH key pairs
Why it's wrong here
SSH keys are used for server access, not REST API authentication.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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