Exam PSE-Strata-Pro-24 Topic 1 Question 58 Discussion
Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-Strata-Pro-24 exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 1
Question #: 58
Topic #: 1
While responding to a customer RFP, a systems engineer (SE) is presented the question, "How do PANW firewalls enable the mapping of transactions as part of Zero Trust principles?" Which two narratives can the SE use to respond to the question? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: C,D Vote an answer
Zero Trust is a strategic framework for securing infrastructure and data by eliminating implicit trust and continuously validating every stage of digital interaction. Palo Alto Networks NGFWs are designed with native capabilities to align with Zero Trust principles, such as monitoring transactions, validating identities, and enforcing least-privilege access. The following narratives effectively address the customer's question:
* Option A:While emphasizing Zero Trust as an ideology is accurate, this response does not directly explain how Palo Alto Networks firewalls facilitate mapping of transactions. It provides context but is insufficient for addressing the technical aspect of the question.
* Option B:Decryption and security protections are important for identifying malicious traffic, but they are not specific to mapping transactions within a Zero Trust framework. This response focuses on a subset of security functions rather than the broader concept of visibility and policy enforcement.
* Option C (Correct):Placing the NGFW in the network providesvisibility into every traffic flowacross users, devices, and applications. This allows the firewall to map transactions and enforce Zero Trust principles such as segmenting networks, inspecting all traffic, and controlling access. With features like App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID, the firewall provides granular insights into traffic flows, making it easier to identify and secure transactions.
* Option D (Correct):Palo Alto Networks NGFWs usesecurity policies based on users, applications, and data objectsto align with Zero Trust principles. Instead of relying on IP addresses or ports, policies are enforced based on the application's behavior, the identity of the user, and the sensitivity of the data involved. This mapping ensures that only authorized users can access specific resources, which is a cornerstone of Zero Trust.
References:
* Zero Trust Framework: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/solutions/zero-trust
* Security Policy Best Practices for Zero Trust: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com
* Option A:While emphasizing Zero Trust as an ideology is accurate, this response does not directly explain how Palo Alto Networks firewalls facilitate mapping of transactions. It provides context but is insufficient for addressing the technical aspect of the question.
* Option B:Decryption and security protections are important for identifying malicious traffic, but they are not specific to mapping transactions within a Zero Trust framework. This response focuses on a subset of security functions rather than the broader concept of visibility and policy enforcement.
* Option C (Correct):Placing the NGFW in the network providesvisibility into every traffic flowacross users, devices, and applications. This allows the firewall to map transactions and enforce Zero Trust principles such as segmenting networks, inspecting all traffic, and controlling access. With features like App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID, the firewall provides granular insights into traffic flows, making it easier to identify and secure transactions.
* Option D (Correct):Palo Alto Networks NGFWs usesecurity policies based on users, applications, and data objectsto align with Zero Trust principles. Instead of relying on IP addresses or ports, policies are enforced based on the application's behavior, the identity of the user, and the sensitivity of the data involved. This mapping ensures that only authorized users can access specific resources, which is a cornerstone of Zero Trust.
References:
* Zero Trust Framework: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/solutions/zero-trust
* Security Policy Best Practices for Zero Trust: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com
by James at Jun 10, 2025, 02:46 PM
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