Which feature is provided by the Indicators of Compromise (IOC) in Cortex XDR?

The correct choice highlights the primary function of Indicators of Compromise (IOC) in Cortex XDR, which is to identify known threat patterns across systems. IOCs are specific artifacts or indications that suggest a potential breach or malicious activity in an information system. This can include unusual network traffic, file hashes, registry keys, or other indicators that have been associated with known threats. By leveraging IOCs, Cortex XDR can effectively analyze and correlate data across different endpoints and systems to quickly identify whether any recognized patterns of compromise are present, thereby enhancing the organization's security posture.

In contrast, the other options involve actions or predictions that do not directly stem from the role of IOCs. Automatic incident ticketing or execution of neutralization protocols would be more related to the response mechanisms that an organization can implement after detecting IOCs. Similarly, while trend analysis can be useful for understanding the broader threat landscape, it doesn't fall under the specific function of identifying IOCs, which focus on real-time recognition of existing threats rather than forecasting future incidents.