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Palo Alto Networks PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Cortex |
| Exam Number: | PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Strata Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Prisma Cloud Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - SASE |
| Passing Score: | 860 (scaled score 300–1000) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-select, Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60–75 |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Recommended Training: | EDU-241: Cortex XSOAR: Security Automation and Orchestration Official PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 Exam Preparation Guide EDU-240: Cortex XDR: Deployment and Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Exam Registration Palo Alto Networks Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6–12 months hands-on experience with Cortex XDR, XSOAR, and related Palo Alto Networks security solutions; familiarity with security operations, threat detection, and incident response workflows |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/education/certification/pse-cortex-professional |
Palo Alto Networks PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Cortex Platform Overview & Architecture | 20% | - Core components and functional modules
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| Topic 2: Deployment, Configuration & Troubleshooting | 15% | - Security and access control
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| Topic 3: Cortex XSOAR & Security Automation | 25% | - Platform architecture and workflow design
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| Topic 4: Data Management & Threat Intelligence | 15% | - Threat intelligence management
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| Topic 5: Cortex XDR Capabilities & Implementation | 25% | - Data collection, ingestion, and normalization
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PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 Exam Questions & Answers
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The PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 exam is a Palo Alto Networks certification exam covering the Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Cortex syllabus shown above. It forms part of these credential paths: Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Strata, Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Prisma Cloud, Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - SASE. Most candidates are working people studying around jobs and families, which is why CertkingdomPDF built its 170 practice questions for fragmented schedules — PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats included.
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The official Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Cortex outline divides the exam into 5 domains, the largest being Cortex XSOAR & Security Automation (25%), Deployment, Configuration & Troubleshooting (15%), and Cortex XDR Capabilities & Implementation (25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and CertkingdomPDF's 170 practice questions address every domain in it.
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Palo Alto Networks recommends these training resources for the Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Cortex exam:
- EDU-240: Cortex XDR: Deployment and Administration
- EDU-241: Cortex XSOAR: Security Automation and Orchestration
- Official PSE-Cortex-Pro-24 Exam Preparation Guide
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Recommended: 6–12 months hands-on experience with Cortex XDR, XSOAR, and related Palo Alto Networks security solutions; familiarity with security operations, threat detection, and incident response workflows Since requirements can change, confirm the current version on the official Palo Alto Networks exam page before scheduling.
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Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer Professional - Cortex Sample Questions:
For which two purposes can Cortex XSOAR engines be deployed? (Choose two.)
- A. To integrate with tools in a network location that the Cortex XSOAR server cannot reach directly
- B. To execute recurring daybooks based on specific time schedules or changed to a feed
- C. To connect Cortex XSOAR to all required Palo Alto Networks resources such as the Cortex Gateway
- D. To add processing resources for a heavily-used integration via load-balancing groups.
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
Which option describes a Load-Balancing Engine Group?
- A. A group of engines that use an algorithm to efficiently share the workload for integrations
- B. A group of engines that ensure High Availability of Demisto backend databases.
- C. A group of engines that use an algorithm to efficiently share the workload for automation scripts
- D. A group of D2 agents that share processing power across multiple endpoints
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which service helps uncover attackers wherever they hide by combining world-class threat hunters with Cortex XDR technology that runs on integrated endpoint, network, and cloud data sources?
- A. Managed Threat Hunting
- B. virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
- C. Cloud Identity Engine
- D. Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A customer has purchased Cortex Data Lake storage with the following configuration, which requires 2 TB of Cortex Data Lake to order:
support for 300 total Cortex XDR clients all forwarding Cortex XDR data with 30-day retention storage for higher fidelity logs to support Cortex XDR advanced analytics The customer now needs 1000 total Cortex XDR clients, but continues with 300 clients forwarding Cortex XDR data with 30-day retention.
What is the new total storage requirement for Cortex Data Lake storage to order?
- A. 8 TB
- B. 2 TB
- C. 16 TB
- D. 4 TB
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which two log types should be configured for firewall forwarding to the Cortex Data Lake for use by Cortex XDR? (Choose two)
- A. Analytics
- B. Correlation
- C. Security Event
- D. HIP
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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