XDR-Engineer Planning And Installation Practice Question
An architect is designing a Cortex XDR deployment for an organization with strict outbound internet filtering. Agents cannot connect directly to the public cloud. Which architectural component must be installed within the DMZ or internal network to act as a proxy and forward agent traffic to the Cortex XDR cloud?
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 can be configured as a proxy/forwarder to proxy agent connections to the Cortex XDR cloud when direct internet access is prohibited.
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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Panorama Management Server
Why it's wrong here
Panorama manages Palo Alto Networks firewalls, not Cortex XDR agent proxying.
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Cortex XSOAR Engine
Why it's wrong here
The XSOAR engine is used for orchestration and automation playbooks, not agent traffic proxying.
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WildFire Appliance
Why it's wrong here
A standalone WildFire appliance performs malware analysis, not endpoint agent proxying.
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Cortex XDR Broker VM
Why this is correct
The Broker VM supports proxy functionality to route agent telemetry and control traffic securely to the Cortex XDR cloud.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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