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XSIAM-ANALYST Exam Topics and Domains
XSIAM-ANALYST is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with XDR Agent, XSIAM analytics, XSIAM platform, Cortex Data Models (XDM), and more.
Alerting and Detection Processes
Alert Types
Identify and describe the different types of analytic alerts
Alert Prioritization
- Explain alert prioritization handling
- Understand incident scoring mechanisms
- Master alert starring and featured fields
Custom Prioritizations
Configure custom prioritizations
Alert Sources and Actions
- Identify and describe alert sources and corresponding actions
- Understand correlation mechanisms
- Master XDR Agent, BIOC, and IOC concepts
Incident Handling and Response
Incident Creation Process
Explain the incident creation process
Alert Evidence Investigation
- Review and investigate alert evidence
- Master forensic analysis techniques
- Understand ITDR, causality chains, and timelines
Security Event Response
Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents
Automation Response
Apply the native automation response action
Threat Hunting
Identify, hunt, and investigate leads and IOCs
Incident Context
Interpret incident context data
Alert Management
Differentiate between alert grouping and data stitching
Automation and Playbooks
Playbook Usage
Use playbooks for automated incident response
Playbook Components
- Identify and describe playbook components
- Understand task types, sub-playbooks, and error handling
Playground
Explain the purpose of the playground
Data Analysis with XQL
Cortex Data Models
Identify and describe Cortex Data Models (XDMs)
Security Event Analysis
Use XDMs to analyze security events
XQL Queries
Use XQL to query datasets
XQL Structure
Explain XQL data structure including syntax, schema, and data sources
XQL Options
Identify and describe XQL options including Query Library, XQL Helper, and Scheduled queries
Endpoint Security Management
Endpoint Profiles and Policies
Validate endpoint profiles and policies
Agent Operations
Validate agent operational status
Endpoint Monitoring
Monitor endpoint activities
Endpoint Response
Respond to endpoint alerts and incidents using live terminal, isolation, malware scan, and file retrieval
Threat Intelligence Management and ASM
Indicator Management
Import and manage indicators
Threat Validation
Validate artifacts, verdicts, reputations, and impact
Indicator Rules
Explain the process of creating prevention and detection indicator rules
Verdict Management
Explain the process of verdict management
Indicator Relationships
Explain indicator relationships
Asset Management
Validate and monitor asset inventory
Attack Surface Management
Use the attack surface threat response center to identify, review, assess, research, and remediate emerging threats
Attack Surface Rules
Explain attack surface rules functionality
How do I earn this certification?
Passing XSIAM-ANALYST earns the Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Analyst certification. It sits in the Security Operations track.
- NetSec-Analyst - Network Security AnalystComplementary network security skills
- CloudSec-Professional - Cloud Security ProfessionalCloud security operations expertise
- XDR-Analyst - XDR AnalystAlternative SOC analyst certification focusing on XDR
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-08-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-01
- Cortex Command Center 3.0 New topic area for unified security operations management • Release date: 2025-04-15
- Exposure Management 1.0 New domain covering proactive vulnerability management • Release date: 2025-04-15
- Advanced Email Security 1.0 Additional threat detection and response capabilities • Release date: 2025-04-15
- Cloud Detection and Response 1.0 Cloud-native security operations topics • Release date: 2024-04-15
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts and Security operations specialists.
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts
- Experience with security tools and incident analysis
- Understanding of network security and infrastructure
- Knowledge of endpoint OS fundamentals
- Familiarity with SIEM technologies
- Understanding of cybersecurity trends