Palo Alto Networks Exam PSE-DataCenter Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-DataCenter exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 1

A client has a sensitive application server in their data center and is particularly concerned about session flooding because of denial of-service attacks.

How can the Palo Alto Networks NGFW be configured to specifically protect this server against session floods originating from a single IP address?

ADefine a custom App-ID to ensure that only legitimate application traffic reaches the server

BAdd QoS Profiles to throttle incoming requests

CAdd a tuned DoS Protection Profile

DAdd an Anti-Spyware Profile to block attacking IP address

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Suggested Answer: C

by Huey at Jan 10, 2025, 01:51 PM

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Josefa

27 days ago

Haha, D) Add an Anti-Spyware Profile? That's like using a bazooka to kill a fly! C) is the way to go for this problem.

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Laine

7 days ago

Yeah, D) Add an Anti-Spyware Profile seems like overkill for session flooding.

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Clare

9 days ago

I agree, C) Add a tuned DoS Protection Profile is more targeted for this issue.

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Leonor

28 days ago

I was thinking A) Define a custom App-ID, but C) makes more sense to directly address the session flood issue.

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Keena

1 months ago

C) Add a tuned DoS Protection Profile seems like the right choice here. Palo Alto's NGFW has specific protection against session floods.

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Stevie

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think adding an Anti-Spyware Profile could also help in blocking attacking IP addresses.

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Goldie

1 months ago

I agree with Jaime, a DoS Protection Profile would be the best option to protect against session floods.

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Jaime

1 months ago

I think the answer is C, adding a tuned DoS Protection Profile.

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