XDR-Analyst Identity Threat Detection And Response Practice Question
An analyst is configuring a BIOC rule to detect credential dumping via LSASS memory access. Which event characteristic must be monitored within the endpoint telemetry criteria?
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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Target process name matching 'lsass.exe' with suspicious access rights from an unauthorized source process
LSASS credential dumping typically involves specific process open requests (e.g., OpenProcess with PROCESS_VM_READ or PROCESS_QUERY_LIMITED_INFORMATION) targeting lsass.exe.
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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Registry modifications affecting the Windows Firewall state
Why it's wrong here
Firewall modifications alter network rules, not credential dumping.
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DNS query logs for newly registered domains
Why it's wrong here
DNS queries relate to network resolution, not process memory access.
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Target process name matching 'lsass.exe' with suspicious access rights from an unauthorized source process
Why this is correct
Monitoring target process lsass.exe access requests is the primary method for detecting credential dumping via BIOCs.
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Outbound HTTPS connections to unknown external IP addresses on port 443
Why it's wrong here
Outbound HTTPS traffic indicates C2 or data exfiltration, not local LSASS memory dumping.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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