Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Practice Exam

What is the primary function of WildFire in NGFW?

1. URL filtering

2. Content inspection

3. Static analysis

4. Dynamic analysis of unknown files

The correct answer is: Dynamic analysis of unknown files

The primary function of WildFire in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) is to perform dynamic analysis of unknown files. WildFire is a threat intelligence service that enhances security by analyzing files in a secure cloud environment to identify and mitigate potential threats that may not be detected by traditional signature-based methods. When an unknown file is encountered, WildFire executes it in a controlled environment to monitor its behavior. By observing how the file interacts with the system—what changes it makes, what network connections it tries to establish, and whether it exhibits any malicious behavior—WildFire can determine if the file is harmful. This dynamic analysis allows for rapid identification of zero-day threats and other sophisticated malware, enabling proactive defenses against emerging threats before they can impact the network. The other functions mentioned, such as URL filtering, content inspection, and static analysis, address different aspects of cybersecurity but do not encompass the primary function of WildFire, which is centered on real-time behavioral analysis of unknown files.