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

Which element is considered a safe place to simulate an end user's environment to test unknown applications?

1. Malware Sandbox

2. Virtual Private Network

3. Dedicated Workstation

4. Honeypot

The correct answer is: Malware Sandbox

A malware sandbox is specifically designed to create a controlled and isolated environment where unknown applications can be executed and analyzed without risking harm to the actual network or systems. This safe space allows security professionals to observe the behavior of the applications, determining if they are benign or malicious without any risk of spreading malware or compromising sensitive data. In this environment, various parameters can be monitored, such as file modifications, memory usage, network activity, and other behaviors that can indicate whether an application poses a threat. By using a malware sandbox, organizations can safely explore and understand new applications, enabling them to make informed decisions about how to manage or block potential threats. While the other options provide various security functions, they do not specifically focus on facilitating the testing of unknown applications in a risk-free environment. A virtual private network (VPN) is primarily used for secure remote connectivity, a dedicated workstation is simply a personal computer used for tasks and may not provide the necessary isolation for potentially harmful applications, and a honeypot is intended to lure attackers into a trap to study their behavior rather than test applications.