Palo Alto Networks Exam PCNSA Topic 4 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PCNSA exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 4

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An administrator wants to prevent users from submitting corporate credentials in a phishing attack.

Which Security profile should be applied?

Aantivirus

Banti-spyware

CURL filtering

Dvulnerability protection

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Suggested Answer: B

The Policy Optimizer is a feature in the PAN-OS GUI that allows an administrator to monitor the rule usage for a specified period of time, as well as optimize the security policies based on the traffic logs and recommendations. The Policy Optimizer can help the administrator to improve the security posture, reduce the attack surface, and simplify the policy management. The Policy Optimizer can be accessed from Policies > Policy Optimizer in the PAN-OS GUI.Reference:Policy Optimizer,View Policy Rule Usage,Updated Certifications for PAN-OS 10.1

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Frank

2 months ago

C) URL filtering is the clear winner here. It's like putting a forcefield around your corporate credentials - phishers won't stand a chance!

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Adelina

2 months ago

B) anti-spyware? Really? That's like trying to swat a fly with a bazooka. URL filtering is the way to go, hands down.

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Vernice

2 days ago

A) antivirus is important too, but URL filtering specifically targets the issue of phishing attacks.

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Maia

3 days ago

B) anti-spyware may seem excessive, but it can still be a useful layer of protection against phishing attacks.

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Marisha

8 days ago

C) URL filtering is the best option to prevent users from submitting corporate credentials in a phishing attack.

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Arlette

9 days ago

D) vulnerability protection

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Phyliss

16 days ago

C) URL filtering

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Shelia

21 days ago

B) anti-spyware

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Jennifer

27 days ago

A) antivirus

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Dante

2 months ago

A) antivirus is a good choice, but it might not be enough on its own to stop a targeted phishing attack. I'd still lean towards C) URL filtering for this scenario.

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Harris

27 days ago

That's a good point, combining URL filtering with anti-spyware could provide better protection against phishing attacks.

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Miesha

28 days ago

I see your point, it's important to have multiple layers of security to protect against different types of attacks.

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Kris

1 months ago

That's true, but URL filtering can be more proactive in stopping users from even reaching malicious sites.

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Amber

1 months ago

But wouldn't anti-spyware also be important to prevent keyloggers from stealing credentials?

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Long

1 months ago

But wouldn't vulnerability protection also be important to prevent exploitation of any security weaknesses?

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Elenore

1 months ago

I agree, URL filtering can help block access to known phishing sites.

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Margurite

2 months ago

I agree, URL filtering can help block access to known phishing sites.

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Tennie

2 months ago

I'd go with D) vulnerability protection. Identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities could help mitigate the risk of phishing attacks.

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Isabella

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D) vulnerability protection could also be a good option to prevent phishing attacks.

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Lelia

3 months ago

C) URL filtering seems like the best option to prevent users from submitting credentials in a phishing attack. Blocking suspicious URLs can help protect against such scams.

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