XSIAM-Engineer Integration And Automation Practice Question
An engineer needs to ingest custom JSON-formatted logs from an internal application using an HTTP API. Which XSIAM feature should be configured to receive these incoming webhook payloads?
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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Broker VM HTTP API Collector
The HTTP API log collector on the Broker VM allows external applications to push JSON payloads directly into XSIAM.
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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Cortex XDR REST API direct ingestion
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Direct ingestion typically uses specific API services rather than the Broker VM collector framework.
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Syslog over TCP/UDP Collector
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Syslog is used for syslog-formatted streams, not HTTP API webhooks.
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Broker VM HTTP API Collector
Why this is correct
Correct. The HTTP API collector on the Broker VM exposes an endpoint to receive incoming webhooks and JSON logs.
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XPANSE Attack Surface Management feed
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. XPANSE is for external asset discovery, not custom log ingestion.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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