Cybersecurity-Apprentice Security Operations Practice Question
A SOC automation engineer is building a playbook in Cortex XSOAR to handle compromised credentials. Which THREE common integration actions or automations are typically included in such a playbook? (Choose three)
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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Reset the user password in Active Directory via integration command.
Compromised credential playbooks typically involve resetting the user's password in Active Directory, revoking active sessions, and notifying the user or manager.
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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Factory reset all enterprise core routing switches.
Why it's wrong here
Factory resetting network switches would cause massive enterprise network outages.
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Reset the user password in Active Directory via integration command.
Why this is correct
Resetting the password prevents further unauthorized authentication using the compromised account.
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Send a notification email to the user or security team.
Why this is correct
Notifying stakeholders ensures awareness and verification of the incident.
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Format the physical hard drive of the Active Directory Domain Controller.
Why it's wrong here
Formatting a DC is destructive and completely inappropriate for a user credential reset playbook.
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Terminate active user sessions across firewalls or VPN gateways.
Why this is correct
Revoking active sessions immediately terminates ongoing attacker access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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