Palo Alto Networks PCCSE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Palo Alto Networks PCCSE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  The security team wants to enable the "block" option under compliance checks on the host. What effect will this option have if it violates the compliance check?

  A. The host will be taken o ine.
  B. Additional hosts will be prevented form starting.
  C. Containers on a host will be stopped.
  D. No containers will be allowed to start on that host.
  D. No containers will be allowed to start on that host.

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  Explanation

  Enabling the "block" option under compliance checks on a host in Prisma Cloud signifies a strict enforcement policy, where any container that violates specified compliance checks will be prevented from starting on that host. This preventive measure is crucial for maintaining a secure and compliant cloud environment, ensuring that only containers that meet the organization's compliance and security standards are allowed to run. This approach aligns with Prisma Cloud's proactive security posture management, where potential risks are mitigated before they can impact the cloud environment.

• Question 52:

  Which policy type provides information about connections from suspicious IPs in a customer database?

  A. Anomaly
  B. Threat detection
  C. Network
  D. AutoFocus
  A. Anomaly

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  Explanation

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/prisma-cloud-policies/anomaly-policies

• Question 53:

  Which two attributes are required for a custom config RQL? (Choose two.)

  A. json.rule
  B. cloud.account
  C. api.name
  D. tag
  A. json.rule
  C. api.name

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  Explanation

  For a custom config Resource Query Language (RQL) in Prisma Cloud, two essential attributes are "json.rule" and "api.name." The "json.rule" attribute allows users to specify the JSON structure that defines the criteria or conditions of the query, essentially dictating what the query is looking for within the cloud environment. The "api.name" attribute identifies the specific API endpoint that the query will target, providing context and scope for the query. Together, these attributes enable users to craft precise and targeted queries that can assess the configuration and security posture of cloud resources, aiding in compliance checks, security assessments, and other governance tasks. https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/prisma-cloud-policies/create-a-policy

• Question 54:

  What is a benefit of the Cloud Discovery feature?

  A. It does not require any specific permissions to be granted before use.
  B. It enables engineers to continuously monitor all accounts and report on the services that are unprotected.
  C. It offers coverage for serverless functions on AWS only.
  D. It helps engineers find all cloud-native services being used only on AWS.
  B. It enables engineers to continuously monitor all accounts and report on the services that are unprotected.

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  Explanation

• Question 55:

  You are an existing customer of Prisma Cloud Enterprise. You want to onboard a public cloud account and immediately see all of the alerts associated with this account based off ALL of your tenant's existing enabled policies. There is no requirement to send alerts from this account to a downstream application at this time.

  Which option shows the steps required during the alert rule creation process to achieve this objective?

  A. Ensure the public cloud account is assigned to an account group Assign the Confirmed account group to alert rule Select select all policies checkbox as part of the alert rule Confirm the alert rule
  B. Ensure the public cloud account is assigned to an account group Assign the Confirmed account group to alert rule Select one or more policies checkbox as part of the alert rule Confirm the alert rule
  C. Ensure the public cloud account is assigned to an account group Assign the Confirmed account group to alert rule Select one or more policies as part of the alert rule Add alert Notifications Confirm the alert rule
  D. Ensure the public cloud account is assigned to an account group Assign the Confirmed account group to alert rule Select select all policies checkbox as part of the alert rule Add alert Notifications Confirm the alert rule
  A. Ensure the public cloud account is assigned to an account group Assign the Confirmed account group to alert rule Select select all policies checkbox as part of the alert rule Confirm the alert rule

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  Explanation

  To immediately see all alerts associated with a newly onboarded public cloud account based on existing enabled policies, it is essential to assign the account to an account group and then create an alert rule that applies to this account group. By selecting "select all policies," the alert rule will trigger alerts for all existing enabled policies without the need to specify individual policies or add alert notifications for downstream applications.

• Question 56:

  Which two statements apply to the Defender type Container Defender - Linux?

  A. It is implemented as runtime protection in the userspace.
  B. It is deployed as a service.
  C. It is deployed as a container.
  D. It is incapable of filesystem runtime defense.
  A. It is implemented as runtime protection in the userspace.
  C. It is deployed as a container.

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  Explanation

  The Defender type "Container Defender - Linux" in Prisma Cloud is typically deployed as a container. This deployment method allows the Defender to integrate seamlessly into containerized environments, providing runtime protection and monitoring for container activities. By running as a container, the Container Defender can leverage the native capabilities of the container orchestration platform, such as Kubernetes, to provide security features like threat detection, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement within the containerized environment. This approach ensures that the security protections are closely aligned with the dynamic and scalable nature of containerized applications. https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin-compute/install/defender_types

• Question 57:

  A customer has a development environment with 50 connected Defenders. A maintenance window is set for Monday to upgrade 30 stand-alone Defenders in the development environment, but there is no maintenance window available until Sunday to upgrade the remaining 20 stand-alone Defenders.

  Which recommended action manages this situation?

  A. Go to Manage > Defender > Manage, then click Defenders, and use the Scheduler to choose which Defenders will be automatically upgraded during the maintenance window.
  B. Find a maintenance window that is suitable to upgrade all stand-alone Defenders in the development environment.
  C. Upgrade a subset of the Defenders by clicking the individual Actions > Upgrade button in the row that corresponds to the Defender that should be upgraded during the maintenance window.
  D. Open a support case with Palo Alto Networks to arrange an automatic upgrade.
  C. Upgrade a subset of the Defenders by clicking the individual Actions > Upgrade button in the row that corresponds to the Defender that should be upgraded during the maintenance window.

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  Explanation

  Managing Defender upgrades in a Prisma Cloud environment requires careful planning, especially in scenarios where not all Defenders can be upgraded simultaneously due to maintenance window constraints. Option C: Upgrade a subset of the Defenders by clicking the individual Actions > Upgrade button in the row that corresponds to the Defender that should be upgraded during the maintenance window is the recommended approach in this situation. This option allows administrators to manually select specific Defenders for upgrade within the available maintenance window, providing control over the upgrade process and ensuring that upgrades are aligned with operational requirements and maintenance schedules.

  References: Prisma Cloud Defender Management Documentation: Details the procedures for managing and upgrading Prisma Cloud Defenders, including manual upgrade processes for individual Defenders. Best Practices for Managing Defender Upgrades: Offers guidelines on effectively planning and executing Defender upgrades, emphasizing the importance of aligning upgrade activities with maintenance windows to minimize disruption to the development environment. https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/22-12/prisma-cloud-compute-edition-admin/upgrade/upgrade_defender_single_container

• Question 58:

  What must be created in order to receive Notifications about alerts generated when the operator is away from the Prisma Cloud Console?

  A. Alarm rule
  B. Notification rule
  C. Alert rule
  D. Offine alert
  C. Alert rule

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  Explanation

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/manage-prisma-cloud-alerts/prisma-cloud-alert-notifications

• Question 59:

  Which two roles have access to view the Prisma Cloud policies? (Choose two.)

  A. Build AND Deploy Security
  B. Auditor
  C. Dev SecOps
  D. Defender Manager
  B. Auditor
  C. Dev SecOps

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  Explanation

  In Prisma Cloud, roles with access to view policies include Auditor and Dev SecOps. The Auditor role is typically focused on compliance and oversight, allowing users to review configurations, policies, and compliance status without making changes. The Dev SecOps role bridges the gap between development, security, and operations, focusing on integrating security practices within the CI/CD pipeline. Both roles require access to Prisma Cloud policies to perform their functions effectively, ensuring that security and compliance are maintained throughout the cloud environment and application lifecycle. https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/manage-prisma-cloud-administrators/prisma-cloud-admin-permissions

• Question 60:

  What are two key requirements for integrating Okta with Prisma Cloud when multiple Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud accounts are being used? (Choose two.)

  A. Super Administrator permissions
  B. A valid subscription for the IAM security module
  C. An Okta API token for the primary AWS account
  D. Multiple instances of the Okta app
  B. A valid subscription for the IAM security module
  D. Multiple instances of the Okta app

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  Explanation

  https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/prisma/prisma-cloud/prisma-cloud-admin/prisma-cloud-iam-security/integrate-prisma-cloud-with-okta