XDR-Engineer Cortex XDR Agent Configuration Practice Question
An administrator needs to deploy Cortex XDR agents to a network segment where endpoints do not have direct internet access to the Cortex XDR cloud. Which component should be deployed to act as a proxy and forward agent traffic?
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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Cortex XDR Broker VM
The Cortex XDR Broker VM acts as an intermediary collector and proxy for endpoints that cannot reach the cloud directly.
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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GlobalProtect Gateway
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect provides VPN access, though it can coexist, the Broker VM is the dedicated XDR proxy component.
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WildFire Appliance
Why it's wrong here
WildFire performs malware analysis, not agent proxying.
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Palo Alto Networks Panorama Server
Why it's wrong here
Panorama manages firewalls, not Cortex XDR agent traffic.
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Cortex XDR Broker VM
Why this is correct
The Broker VM proxies agent connections and log forwarding for isolated network segments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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