SecOps-Pro SOC Fundamentals And Operations Practice Question
While analyzing a breach, an analyst identifies an IOC that is not yet flagged by automated systems. Which tool is used to manually update the global blacklist to prevent further spread across the organization?
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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Custom Threat Intelligence
Cortex XDR Custom Threat Intelligence allows analysts to manually push indicators to block across the enterprise.
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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Custom Threat Intelligence
Why this is correct
Custom TI allows for the manual ingestion and application of IOCs for blocking.
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Dynamic Address Groups
Why it's wrong here
DAGs are for policy enforcement, not threat intel distribution.
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Security Profiles
Why it's wrong here
Security profiles dictate inspection settings, not manual blacklisting.
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Service Objects
Why it's wrong here
Service objects manage port/protocol definitions.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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