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Which two prerequisites must be evaluated when decrypting internet-bound traffic? (Choose two.)
When implementing SSL Forward Proxy decryption for outbound traffic, two key challenges that must be evaluated are:
Incomplete certificate chains: This occurs when the firewall cannot validate the entire certificate chain for a site, which may cause decryption failures.
Certificate pinning: Applications like banking apps may use certificate pinning to prevent MITM (man-in-the-middle) attacks, and these applications will break if SSL Forward Proxy is used.
''When decrypting outbound SSL traffic, you must consider incomplete certificate chains, which can cause decryption to fail if the firewall cannot validate the entire chain. Also, be aware of certificate pinning in applications that prevents decryption by rejecting forged certificates.''
(Source: Palo Alto Networks Decryption Concepts)
In a distributed enterprise implementing Prisma SD-WAN, which configuration element should be implemented first to ensure optimal traffic flow between remote sites and headquarters?
Dynamic path selection is the foundation of SD-WAN, leveraging real-time performance data to dynamically route traffic over the best available path.
''Dynamic path selection continuously monitors performance metrics (loss, latency, jitter) and makes real-time routing decisions to ensure application SLAs are met across the WAN.''
(Source: Prisma SD-WAN Dynamic Path Selection)
Establishing dynamic path selection first ensures the rest of the SD-WAN optimizations (e.g., failover, QoS) work effectively.
Which two types of logs must be forwarded to Strata Logging Service for IoT Security to function? (Choose two.)
For IoT Security to accurately classify and monitor IoT devices, the following logs must be forwarded to Strata Logging Service:
Enhanced application logs -- provide detailed application usage and behaviors, essential for profiling device types and roles.
''Enhanced Application logs provide additional context on IoT device behavior and usage patterns, and must be forwarded to Strata Logging Service for IoT Security to build accurate Device-ID profiles.''
(Source: IoT Security Logging Requirements)
Threat logs -- essential for detecting suspicious or malicious activities by IoT devices.
''Threat logs are critical for identifying potential exploits or suspicious activities involving IoT devices and are required for accurate threat visibility within IoT Security.''
(Source: IoT Security Logs)
These logs collectively ensure accurate device classification and real-time threat visibility.
Which two features can a network administrator use to troubleshoot the issue of a Prisma Access mobile user who is unable to access SaaS applications? (Choose two.)
GlobalProtect logs
These logs provide detailed insights into the user's connectivity, tunnel status, and authentication events.
''GlobalProtect logs include detailed information about connection establishment, tunnel negotiation, and any errors that can prevent mobile users from accessing applications.''
(Source: GlobalProtect Troubleshooting)
Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM)
ADEM helps visualize end-to-end performance and identifies network issues affecting SaaS app access for mobile users.
''ADEM provides real-time and historical visibility into user experience, enabling quick identification and resolution of connectivity or performance issues for SaaS applications.''
(Source: ADEM for Prisma Access)
When configuring Security policies on VM-Series firewalls, which set of actions will ensure the most comprehensive Security policy enforcement?
A comprehensive security approach uses:
User-ID for identity-based policies
App-ID for application-based security
Decryption to inspect encrypted traffic
Security profiles to enforce protections
Dynamic updates to ensure up-to-date threat coverage
''For comprehensive security, combine User-ID, App-ID, decryption, and security profiles. Keep the firewall updated with dynamic content updates to maintain the strongest security posture.''
(Source: Best Practices for Security Policy)
This ensures real-time, identity-aware, and application-centric security enforcement.
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Master application layer inspection, packet processing paths, and decryption techniques across Strata and SASE products. Network hardening methods including Content-ID, Zero Trust, User-ID, and Device-ID form the foundation of modern security architectures.
Sample question from this domain above: Q3
Understand the operational differences between Cloud NGFWs, PA-Series, CN-Series, and VM-Series firewalls. Learn how Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma Access handle zone security, policies, high availability, and monitoring in hybrid deployments.
Sample question from this domain above: Q5
Explore security efficacy across NGFW and Prisma SASE, including Cloud-Delivered Security Services components like IoT security, DLP, and SaaS Security. Understand AIOps integration, Next-Generation Trust Security, quantum security risks, and AI-enabled threat detection.
Configure and maintain hardware firewalls, VM-Series, CN-Series, and Cloud NGFWs with focus on security policies, threat profiles, and system updates. Apply the same principles to Prisma Access deployments in remote access scenarios.
Manage security policies and device profiles for Cloud-Delivered Security Services including IoT security and Enterprise DLP. Implement Strata Cloud Manager and Panorama for centralized monitoring, configuration management, and policy enforcement.
Design network segmentation and security policies for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Ensure remote user connectivity through proper access solutions, policy tuning, certificate management, and comprehensive monitoring across distributed networks.
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