XSIAM-Analyst Endpoint Security Management Practice Question
An administrator is preparing to deploy Cortex XDR agents across a mixed Windows and macOS environment. Which TWO prerequisites must be validated to ensure successful deployment and full functionality of the agent? (Choose two)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ensure local administrative privileges are available for the installation process.
Validating OS compatibility and necessary network/firewall outbound access to the XSIAM tenant are crucial prerequisites for agent deployment.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Ensure local administrative privileges are available for the installation process.
Why this is correct
Installing kernel-level security agents requires administrative or root privileges on the target endpoint.
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Verify outbound HTTPS (port 443) connectivity from endpoints to the XSIAM tenant cloud URL.
Why this is correct
Endpoints must be able to communicate outbound over HTTPS to the XSIAM backend for telemetry and policy updates.
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Establish a direct SNMP trap listener on the XSIAM management console.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP traps are not required for Cortex XDR agent communication.
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Install a local Microsoft SQL Server instance on every endpoint for event buffering.
Why it's wrong here
Cortex XDR uses internal encrypted local buffering and does not rely on external database instances.
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Configure an inbound TCP port 22 forwarding rule on every workstation firewall.
Why it's wrong here
Cortex XDR uses outbound connections and does not require inbound port opening on endpoints.
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