Palo Alto Networks Exam PSE-DataCenter Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

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

Question #: 6
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 Georgeanna at Feb 12, 2025, 03:51 PM

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Rosendo

1 days ago

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

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Carman

3 days ago

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

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Bette

12 days ago

B) Add QoS Profiles to throttle incoming requests, that's a good way to limit the impact of a session flood.

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Candra

16 days ago

C) Add a tuned DoS Protection Profile, this seems like the most targeted approach to addressing session flooding attacks.

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Carlton

4 days ago

Definitely, it's important to have specific protection in place for those types of attacks.

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Valentin

5 days ago

I agree, adding a tuned DoS Protection Profile would be the best way to protect against session flooding.

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Zona

18 days ago

I think the answer is C) Add a tuned DoS Protection Profile.

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