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Palo Alto Networks PSE-Platform Exam - Topic 1 Question 62 Discussion

An endpoint, inside an organization, is infected with known malware. The malware attempts to make a command and control connection to a C&C server via the destination IP address.Which mechanism prevent this connection from succeeding?
A) DNS Sinkholing
B) DNS Proxy
C) Anti-Spyware Signatures
D) Wildfire Analysis

Palo Alto Networks PSE-Platform Exam - Topic 1 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-Platform exam
Question #: 62
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An endpoint, inside an organization, is infected with known malware. The malware attempts to make a command and control connection to a C&C server via the destination IP address.

Which mechanism prevent this connection from succeeding?

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by Merri at May 31, 2024, 09:54 PM

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Cammy
7 months ago
Wildfire Analysis is cool, but not for this specific case.
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Dustin
7 months ago
Wait, can DNS Sinkholing really stop all C&C connections?
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Juliann
7 months ago
Definitely agree with DNS Sinkholing!
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Leanora
8 months ago
I think Anti-Spyware Signatures could help too.
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Carlee
8 months ago
DNS Sinkholing is the way to go!
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Catina
8 months ago
Wildfire analysis sounds familiar, but I feel like it's more about analyzing threats rather than preventing connections directly.
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Rikki
8 months ago
This question reminds me of a practice test where we discussed DNS proxies, but I don't think they actually block connections like sinkholing does.
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Harrison
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about anti-spyware signatures being useful for detecting malware.
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Linn
8 months ago
I think DNS sinkholing could be the right answer since it redirects malicious traffic away from the C&C server.
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Tamala
8 months ago
Wildfire analysis could be useful for identifying and analyzing the malware, but it doesn't directly prevent the connection from succeeding. I think I'll have to rule that one out and focus on the network-level solutions.
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Laura
9 months ago
DNS sinkholing is the way to go here. It redirects the malware's attempt to connect to the C&C server to a harmless IP address, effectively blocking the connection. I'm confident this is the right answer.
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Dalene
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know DNS sinkholing and proxies can be used to block malicious connections, but I'm not sure which one is the best fit for this scenario. I'll have to think it through.
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Ressie
9 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about network security mechanisms. I'll think through the options carefully and choose the one that best prevents the malware from connecting to the C&C server.
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Keva
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to think through the potential consequences of the data type change and how that might impact the existing shipment records.
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Elza
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different namespace declarations in these schemas. I'll need to make sure I understand how they're being used.
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Tamesha
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this one. I'm not sure exactly what "Runtime Resources" are or why controlling remote console access to them would be important. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old battle between malware and cybersecurity. I bet the C&C server is sweating bullets right about now.
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Pura
12 months ago
C) Anti-Spyware Signatures
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Kip
1 year ago
B) DNS Proxy
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Ruthann
1 year ago
A) DNS Sinkholing
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Darnell
1 year ago
C) Anti-Spyware Signatures
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Vivan
1 year ago
B) DNS Proxy
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Dulce
1 year ago
A) DNS Sinkholing
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Lenora
1 year ago
Wildfire Analysis? Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. I'll stick with the good old DNS Sinkholing.
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Naomi
1 year ago
Wildfire Analysis might sound futuristic, but DNS Sinkholing is a classic choice for blocking malicious connections.
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Avery
1 year ago
I think Anti-Spyware Signatures could also be effective in this situation.
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Ruby
1 year ago
I agree, DNS Sinkholing is a reliable way to prevent those connections.
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Glenna
1 year ago
Anti-Spyware Signatures? Really? That's like trying to catch a speeding bullet with a butterfly net.
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Kris
1 year ago
D) Wildfire Analysis
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Audry
1 year ago
C) Anti-Spyware Signatures
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Ressie
1 year ago
B) DNS Proxy
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Brandon
1 year ago
A) DNS Sinkholing
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Rasheeda
1 year ago
I'm not sure about the other options, but DNS Proxy sounds like it could also work by intercepting and controlling the DNS traffic.
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Glennis
1 year ago
DNS Sinkholing seems like the obvious choice here. It redirects the malware's attempt to connect to the C&C server to a benign destination, effectively blocking the connection.
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Arminda
1 year ago
C) Anti-Spyware Signatures
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Elden
1 year ago
That's correct! DNS Sinkholing redirects the connection to a benign destination, stopping the malware from reaching the C&C server.
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Shonda
1 year ago
A) DNS Sinkholing
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Sylvia
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think C) Anti-Spyware Signatures could also be a valid mechanism to prevent the connection.
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Jovita
1 year ago
I agree with Sheridan, DNS Sinkholing can prevent the connection to the C&C server.
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Sheridan
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) DNS Sinkholing.
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