XDR-Engineer Ingestion And Automation Practice Question
When setting up data forwarding from Cortex XDR to a third-party SIEM using the Cortex XDR Data Forwarder, which protocol is commonly used to stream the logs?
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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HTTP/HTTPS or Syslog
Cortex XDR Data Forwarder typically streams logs to SIEMs using HTTPS or syslog protocols.
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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NetBIOS Name Service (NBNS)
Why it's wrong here
NBNS is a legacy protocol for name resolution and is not used for SIEM log forwarding.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Why it's wrong here
DHCP assigns IP addresses automatically and is not a log forwarding protocol.
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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Why it's wrong here
RDP is used for remote graphical desktop access.
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HTTP/HTTPS or Syslog
Why this is correct
Cortex XDR forwards logs securely to third-party SIEMs via HTTPS (REST API) or Syslog.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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