Palo Alto Networks Exam PCCET Topic 5 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
Topic #: 5

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What is the definition of a zero-day threat?

AThe amount of time it takes to discover a vulnerability and release a security fix

BThe period between the discovery of a vulnerability and development and release of a patch

CThe day a software vendor becomes aware of an exploit and prevents any further hacking

DA specific day during which zero threats occurred

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Suggested Answer: B

A zero-day threat is an attack that takes advantage of a security vulnerability that does not have a fix in place. It is referred to as a ''zero-day'' threat because once the flaw is eventually discovered, the developer or organization has ''zero days'' to then come up with a solution. A zero-day threat can compromise a system or network by exploiting the unknown vulnerability, and can cause data loss, unauthorized access, or other damages. Zero-day threats are difficult to detect and prevent, and require advanced security solutions and practices to mitigate them.Reference:

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Delisa

8 months ago

Option D - the day when zero threats occurred. Yeah, that's when the hackers took a much-needed vacation!

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Irene

8 months ago

D? Really? Who thought that was a good option? A zero-day threat is all about the race against time, not the number of threats on a given day. B is the clear winner here.

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Peggie

7 months ago

Yeah, D doesn't make sense at all. Zero-day threats are all about that race to develop and release a fix quickly.

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Jonell

7 months ago

I agree, B is the correct option. It's all about the period between discovering a vulnerability and releasing a patch.

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Tracey

8 months ago

Hmm, A and B both sound plausible, but I think B is the more precise definition. Zero-day threats are all about that window of vulnerability, before a fix is available.

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Alberto

7 months ago

Definitely, it's crucial to be aware of zero-day threats and act quickly to protect against them.

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Gracia

7 months ago

Yeah, zero-day threats are all about that window of time between discovering a vulnerability and fixing it.

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Leoma

8 months ago

I agree, B is the correct definition. It's that period of vulnerability before a patch is ready.

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Carlota

8 months ago

B is the correct answer because a zero-day threat refers to the time between discovering a vulnerability and developing a patch to fix it before it can be exploited by hackers.

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Kami

8 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's A. Can someone explain why B is the correct answer?

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Galen

8 months ago

I was going to say C, but then I realized that's not quite right. Zero-day threats are about the unknown, not the known. B is the best answer here.

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Kenny

7 months ago

C) The day a software vendor becomes aware of an exploit and prevents any further hacking

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Jeannetta

8 months ago

B is the best answer here.

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Joaquin

8 months ago

B) The period between the discovery of a vulnerability and development and release of a patch

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Lorrie

8 months ago

A) The amount of time it takes to discover a vulnerability and release a security fix

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Dalene

9 months ago

I agree with Agustin, the zero-day threat is the period between discovering a vulnerability and releasing a patch.

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Casandra

9 months ago

Option B is the correct definition. The period between the discovery of a vulnerability and the release of a patch is what's known as a zero-day threat.

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