Cortex XDR Ransomware Protection - Protection Mode "Aggressive" vs "Normal"

H.Zaw245320 — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:13:03 GMT

Hello

Is there the cheat sheet of comparison of Ransomware Protection Mode "Aggressive mode" vs "Normal". I have no idea key differences between "Aggressive" and "Normal" mode. I need to that cheat sheet in my report. Anybody can provide or Do Palo Alto officially provided that cheat sheet. Where could I access?

Thank you.

Re: Cortex XDR Ransomware Protection - Protection Mode "Aggressive" vs "Normal"

nar — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:58:48 GMT

Hi @H.Zaw245320

Thanks for your query on LC!

The key difference between "Aggressive mode" vs "Normal" is that- When By default, Protection Mode is set to Normal, where the decoy files on the endpoint are present, but do not interfere with benign applications and end user activity on the endpoint. If you suspect your network has been infected with ransomware, and you need to provide better coverage, you can apply the Aggressive protection mode. Aggressive mode exposes more applications in your environment to the Cortex XDR agent decoy files. However, it also increases the likelihood that benign software is exposed to decoy files, raising false ransomware alerts, and impairing user experience.

This is listed in this article - please expand windows tab and search for Protection Mode - https://docs-cortex.paloaltonetworks.com/r/Cortex-XDR/Cortex-XDR-Documentation/Set-up-malware-prevention-profiles

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