Paloalto Networks PSE-SWFW-Pro-24 Dumps

Cloud NGFW for Azure and AWS can be deployed using various methods.

Why A, B, and E are correct:

A. Azure CLI or Azure Terraform Provider:Cloud NGFW for Azure can be deployed and managed using Azure's command-line interface (CLI) or through Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform. Cloud NGFW for AWS can be deployed and managed using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.

B. Azure Portal:Cloud NGFW for Azure can be deployed directly through the Azure portal's graphical interface.

E. Palo Alto Networks Ansible playbooks:Palo Alto Networks provides Ansible playbooks for automating the deployment and configuration of Cloud NGFW in both Azure and AWS.

Why C and D are incorrect:

C. AWS Firewall Manager:AWS Firewall Manager is an AWS service for managing AWS WAF, AWS Shield, and VPC security groups. It is not used to deploy Cloud NGFW.

D. Panorama AWS and Azure plugins:While Panorama is used tomanageCloud NGFW, thedeploymentitself is handled through native cloud tools (Azure portal, CLI, Terraform) or Ansible.

Palo Alto Networks References:

Cloud NGFW for Azure and AWS Documentation:This documentation provides deployment instructions using various methods, including the Azure portal, Azure CLI, Terraform, and Ansible.

Palo Alto Networks GitHub Repositories:Palo Alto Networks provides Ansible playbooks and Terraform modules for Cloud NGFW deployments.

This question asks about common characteristics of Cloud NGFW (specifically referring to Cloud NGFW for AWS and Azure) and VM-Series firewalls.

B. In Azure and AWS, both offerings can be managed by Panorama.This is correct. Panorama is the centralized management platform for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including both VM-Series and Cloud NGFW deployments in AWS and Azure. Panorama allows for consistent policy management, logging, and reporting across these different deployment models.  

D. In Azure, inbound destination NAT configuration also requires source NAT to maintain flow symmetry.This is accurate specifically within the Azure environment. Due to how Azure networking functions, when performing destination NAT (DNAT) for inbound traffic to resources behind a firewall (whether VM-Series or Cloud NGFW), it's typically necessary to also implement source NAT (SNAT) to ensure return traffic follows the same path. This maintains flow symmetry and prevents routing issues. This is an Azure networking characteristic, not specific to the Palo Alto offerings themselves, but it applies tobothin Azure.  

E. In Azure and AWS, internal (east-west) flows can be inspected without any NAT.This is generally true. For traffic within the same Virtual Network (Azure) or VPC (AWS), both VM-Series and Cloud NGFW can inspect traffic without requiring NAT. This is a key advantage for microsegmentation and internal security. The firewalls can act as transparent security gateways for internal traffic.

Why other options are incorrect:

A. In Azure, both offerings can be integrated directly into Virtual WAN hubs.While VM-Series firewallscanbe integrated into Azure Virtual WAN hubs as secured virtual hubs, Cloud NGFW for Azure isnotdirectly integrated into Virtual WAN hubs in the same way. Cloud NGFW for Azure uses a different architecture, deploying as a service within a virtual network.  

C. In AWS, both offerings can be managed by AWS Firewall Manager.AWS Firewall Manager is a service for managing AWS WAF, AWS Shield, and network firewalls (AWS Network Firewall). While AWS Firewall Manager can be used to manage AWS Network Firewall, it isnotthe management plane for Palo Alto Networks VM-Series or Cloud NGFW for AWS. These are managed by Panorama.  

Palo Alto Networks References:

To validate these points, refer to the following documentation areas on the Palo Alto Networks support site (live.paloaltonetworks.com):

Panorama Administrator's Guide:This guide details the management capabilities of Panorama, including managing VM-Series and Cloud NGFW deployments in AWS and Azure.  

Cloud NGFW for AWS/Azure Documentation:This documentation outlines the architecture and deployment models of Cloud NGFW, including its management and integration with cloud platforms.

VM-Series Deployment Guides for AWS/Azure:These guides describe the deployment and configuration of VM-Series firewalls in AWS and Azure, including networking considerations and integration with cloud services.

Ansible interacts with PAN-OS through its API.

Why C is correct:Ansible uses the PAN-OS XML API to manage configurations. This allows for programmatic interaction and automation.  

Why A, B, and D are incorrect:

A. Ansible can only be used to automate configuration changes on physical firewalls but not virtual firewalls:Ansible can manage both physical (PA-Series) and virtual (VM-Series, CN-Series) firewalls.

B. Ansible requires direct access to the firewall’s CLI to make changes:Ansible doesnotrequire direct CLI access. It uses the API, which is more structured and secure.

D. Ansible requires the use of Python to create playbooks:While Ansible playbooks are written in YAML, you don't need to write Python code directly. Ansible modules handle the underlying API interactions. The pan-os-python SDK is a separate tool thatcanbe used for more complex automation tasks, but it's not required for basic Ansible playbooks.

Palo Alto Networks References:

Ansible Collections for Palo Alto Networks:These collections, available on Ansible Galaxy, provide modules for interacting with PAN-OS via the API.  

Palo Alto Networks Documentation on API Integration:The API documentation describes how to use the XML API for configuration management.

Palo Alto Networks GitHub Repositories:Palo Alto Networks provides examples and resources on using Ansible with PAN-OS.

Several tools and methods automate VM-Series firewall deployment:

A. Panorama Software Firewall License plugin:Panorama is used formanagingfirewalls, not directly for automating their initial deployment.

B. Palo Alto Networks GitHub repository:Palo Alto Networks maintains repositories on GitHub containing Terraform modules, Ansible playbooks, and other automation tools for deploying VM-Series firewalls in various cloud and on-premises environments.

C. Bootstrap the VM-Series firewall:Bootstrapping allows for automated initial configuration of the VM-Series firewall using a configuration file stored on a cloud storage service (like S3 or Azure Blob Storage). This automates initial setup tasks like setting the management IP and retrieving licenses.

D. Shared Disk Software Library folder:This is not a standard method for automating VM-Series deployment.

E. Panorama Software Library image:While Panorama doesn't directly deploy the VM-Seriesinstance, using a pre-configured Software Libraryimagewithin Panorama can automate much of the post-deployment configuration and management, effectively streamlining the overall deployment process.

References:

VM-Series Deployment Guides:These guides detail bootstrapping and often reference automation tools on GitHub.

Panorama Administrator's Guide:This explains how to use Software Library images.

These resources confirm that GitHub repositories, bootstrapping, and using Panorama Software Library images are methods for automating VM-Series deployment.

A. DNS sinkholing:DNS sinkholing redirects DNS requests for known malicious domains to a designated server, preventing users from accessing those sites. It doesn't inherently protect or hide an internal network inoutboundflows. It's more of a preventative measure against accessing malicious external resources.

B. User-ID:User-ID maps network traffic to specific users, enabling policy enforcement based on user identity. It provides visibility and control but doesn't hide the internal network's addressing scheme in outbound connections.

C. App-ID:App-ID identifies applications traversing the network, allowing for application-based policy enforcement. Like User-ID, it doesn't mask the internal network's addressing.

D. NAT (Network Address Translation):NAT translates private IP addresses used within an internal network to a public IP address when traffic leaves the network. This effectively hides the internal IP addressing scheme from the external network. Outbound connections appear to originate from the public IP address of the NAT device (typically the firewall), thus protecting and hiding the internal network's structure.

Cloud-native load balancing with Palo Alto Networks firewalls in public clouds involvesunderstanding the distinct approaches for VM-Series and Cloud NGFW:

A. Cloud NGFW’s distributed architecture model requires deployment of a single centralized firewall and will force all traffic to the firewall across pre-built VPN tunnels:This is incorrect. Cloud NGFW uses a distributed architecture where traffic is steered to the nearest Cloud NGFW instance, often using Gateway Load Balancers (GWLBs) or similar services. It does not rely on a single centralized firewall or force all traffic through VPN tunnels.

B. VM-Series firewall deployments in the public cloud will require the deployment of a cloud-native load balancer if high availability (HA) or redundancy is needed:This is correct. VM-Series firewalls, when deployed for HA or redundancy, require a cloud-native load balancer (e.g., AWS ALB/NLB/GWLB, Azure Load Balancer) to distribute traffic across the active firewall instances. This ensures that if one firewall fails, traffic is automatically directed to a healthy instance.

C. Cloud NGFW in AWS or Azure has load balancing built into the underlying solution and does not require the deployment of a separate load balancer:This is also correct. Cloud NGFW integrates with cloud-native load balancing services (e.g., Gateway Load Balancer in AWS) as part of its architecture. This provides automatic scaling and high availability without requiring you to manage a separate load balancer.

D. VM-Series firewall load balancing is automated and is handled by the internal mechanics of the NGFW software without the need for a load balancer:This is incorrect. VM-Series firewalls do not have built-in load balancing capabilities for HA. A cloud-native load balancer is essential for distributing traffic and ensuring redundancy.

References:

Cloud NGFW documentation:Look for sections on architecture, traffic steering, and integration with cloud-native load balancing services (like AWS Gateway Load Balancer).

VM-Series deployment guides for each cloud provider:These guides explain how to deploy VM-Series firewalls for HA using cloud-native load balancers.

These resources confirm that VM-Series requires external load balancers for HA, while Cloud NGFW has load balancing integrated into its design.

VM-Series bootstrapping allows for automated initial configuration. Several methods exist for installing licensed content.  

Why A, B, and D are correct:

A. Panorama 10.2 or later to use the content auto push feature:Panorama can push content updates to bootstrapped VM-Series firewalls automatically, streamlining the process. This requires Panorama 10.2 or later.  

B. Complete bootstrapping and either Azure Blob storage or Amazon S3 bucket:You can store the content updates in cloud storage (like S3 or Azure Blob) and configure the VM-Series to retrieve and install them during bootstrapping.

D. Custom-AMI or Azure VM image, with content preloaded:Creating a custom image with the desired content pre-installed is a valid approach. This is particularly useful for consistent deployments.

Why C and E are incorrect:

C. Content-Security-Policy update URL in the init-cfg.txt file:The init-cfg.txt file is used for initial configuration parameters, not for direct content updates. While you can configure the firewall to check for updates after bootstrapping, you don't put the actual content within the init-cfg.txt file.

E. Panorama software licensing plugin:The Panorama software licensing plugin is for managing licenses, not for pushing content updates during bootstrapping.

Palo Alto Networks References:

VM-Series Deployment Guides (AWS, Azure, GCP):These guides detail the bootstrapping process and the various methods for installing content updates.  

Panorama Administrator's Guide:The Panorama documentation describes the content auto-push feature.

These resources confirm that Panorama auto-push, cloud storage, and custom images are valid methods for content installation during bootstrapping.

Let's analyze each option based on Palo Alto Networks documentation and best practices:

A. VMs on VMware ESXi hypervisors can be segregated from one another on the network by the VM-Series NGFW by IP addressing and Layer 3 gateways.This isTRUE. The VM-Series firewall can act as a Layer 3 gateway, enabling inter-VLAN routing and enforcing security policies between different VM networks based on IP addresses and subnets. This allows for granular control over traffic flow between VMs.

Palo Alto Networks software firewalls offer key advantages in various cloud environments.

Why A, C, and E are correct:

A:Centralized management through Panorama allows for consistent policy enforcement and simplified operations across all deployments, regardless of location (public, private, or hybrid cloud).

C:Consistent policy enforcement is a core benefit, ensuring that security policies are applied uniformly across all environments, reducing complexity and improving security posture.

E:A simplified consumption and deployment model streamlines operations and reduces the overhead associated with managing multiple security solutions. This is achieved through consistent interfaces and automation capabilities.

Why B and D are incorrect:

B:Palo Alto Networks advocates for a consolidated security platform approach, not managing multiple point products. The goal is to simplify, not complicate, security management.

D:While Palo Alto Networks firewalls integrate with cloud platforms, they don't manage the underlying cloud infrastructure itself. That's the responsibility of thecloud provider.

Palo Alto Networks References:The Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform documentation, as well as materials on Panorama and cloud security, highlight these benefits of centralized management, consistent policy, and simplified operations. For example, the Panorama admin guide details how it can manage firewalls across different deployment models.

After a successful software firewall demonstration, the sales team can offer additional services to facilitate the customer's adoption and ongoing management:

A. Hardware collection and recycling services by Palo Alto Networks or by an approved NextWave Partner for the customer’s existing firewall infrastructure:While some partners might offer recycling services independently, this isn't a standard offering directly tied to the Palo Alto Networks sales processbeforea sale is completed. Recycling or trade-in programs are often handled separately or after a purchase.

B. Professional services delivered by Palo Alto Networks or by an approved Certified Professional Services Partner (CPSP) for deployment assistance or QuickStart:This is a common and valuable offering. Professional services can help customers with initial deployment, configuration, and knowledge transfer, ensuring a smooth transition and maximizing the value of the firewall. QuickStart packages are a specific type of professional service designed for rapid deployment.

C. Network encryption services (NES) delivered by an approved NES partner to ensure none of the data traversed is readable by third-party entities:While encryption is a crucial aspect of security, offering separate NES services from a specific "NES partner" isn't a standard pre-sales offering related to firewall deployment. The NGFW itself provides various encryption capabilities (e.g., VPNs, SSL decryption).

D. Managed services delivered by an approved Managed Security Services Program (MSSP) partner for day-to-day management of the environment:Offering managed services is a common pre-sales option. MSSPs can handle ongoing monitoring, management, and maintenance of the firewall, allowing the customer to focus on their corebusiness.

References:

Information about these services can be found on the Palo Alto Networks website and partner portal:

Partner programs:Information about CPSPs and MSSPs can be found in the Palo Alto Networks partner program documentation.

Professional services:Details about Palo Alto Networks professional services offerings, including QuickStart packages, are available on their website.

These resources confirm that professional services (including QuickStart) and managed services are standard pre-sales options.

Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) is designed to simplify the management and operations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. It provides centralized management and visibility across various deployment models. Based on official Palo Alto Networks documentation, SCM directly supports the following firewall platforms:

B. CN-Series firewalls:SCM is used to manage containerized firewalls deployed in Kubernetes environments. It facilitates tasks like policy management, upgrades, and monitoring for CN-Series firewalls. This is clearly documented in Palo Alto Networks' CN-Series documentation and SCM administration guides.

D. PA-Series firewalls:SCM provides comprehensive management capabilities for hardware-based PA-Series firewalls. This includes tasks like device onboarding, configuration management, software updates, and log analysis. This is a core function of SCM and is extensively covered in their official documentation.

E. VM-Series firewalls:SCM also supports VM-Series firewalls deployed in various public and private cloud environments. It offers similar management capabilities as for PA-Series, including configuration, policy enforcement, and lifecycle management. This is explicitly mentioned in Palo Alto Networks' VM-Series and SCM documentation.

Why other options are incorrect:

A. Prisma Cloud:Prisma Cloud is a separate cloud security platform that focuses on cloud workload protection, cloud security posture management (CSPM), and cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM). While there might be integrations between Prisma Cloud and other Palo Alto Networks products, Prisma Cloud itself is not directly managedbyStrata Cloud Manager. They are distinct platforms with different focuses.

C. Prisma Access:Prisma Access is a cloud-delivered security platform that provides secure access to applications and data for remote users and branch offices. Like Prisma Cloud, it's a separate product, and while it integrates with other Palo Alto Networks offerings, it is not managedbyStrata Cloud Manager. It has its own dedicated management plane.

Firewall flex credits have specific characteristics.

Why A, C, and D are correct:

A:For flex credits, the number of licensed cores must match the number of provisioned CPU cores. This is a key requirement for accurate credit consumption.

C:Deployment profiles are either fixed (predefined resources) or flexible (using credits).

D:All firewalls within a deployment profile share the same Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) subscriptions.

Why B and E are incorrect:

B:Flex credits are the mechanismusedto deploy Cloud NGFW instances in AWS and Azure, not a separate allocation.

E:Deployment profiles are for VM-Series firewalls. CN-Series firewalls have their own licensing and deployment models.  

Palo Alto Networks References:The official Palo Alto Networks documentation on VM-Series licensing, flex credits, and deployment profiles contains this information.

The default interzone rule in PAN-OS is typically set to "deny." While this is generally secure, theloggingis not enabled by default. In public cloud deployments, enabling logging for the interzone-default rule is crucial for visibility and troubleshooting.

Why C is correct:Overriding theactionof the interzone-default rule is generallynotrecommended (unless you have very specific requirements). The default "deny" action is a core security principle. However, overriding theloggingis essential. By enabling logging, you gain visibility into any traffic that is denied by this default rule, which is vital for security auditing and troubleshooting connectivity issues.

Why A, B, and D are incorrect:

A:The intrazone-default rule allows traffic within the same zone by default. While logging is always good practice, it's less critical than logging denied interzone traffic.

B:The default service for the interzone rule is "any," which is appropriate given the default action is "deny." Changing the service doesn't inherently improve security in the context of a default deny rule.

D:Similar to B, changing the service on the intrazone rule is not the primary security concern in cloud deployments.

Palo Alto Networks References:

While there isn't one specific document stating "always enable logging on the interzone-default rule in the cloud," this is a best practice emphasized in various Palo Alto Networks resources related to cloud security and VM-Series deployments.

Look for guidance in:

VM-Series Deployment Guides for your cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP):These guides often contain security best practices, including recommendations for logging.

Best Practice Assessment (BPA) checks:The BPA tool often flags missing logging on interzone rules as a finding.

Live Online training for VM-Series and Cloud Security:Palo Alto Networks training courses frequently emphasize the importance of logging for visibility and troubleshooting in cloud environments.

The core principle is that in cloud environments, network visibility is paramount. Logging denied traffic is a critical component of that visibility.

Credit-based flexible licensing provides flexibility in deploying and managing Palo Alto Networks software firewalls. Let's analyze the options:

A. Create virtual Panoramas:While Panorama can manage software firewalls, credit-based licensing is primarily focused on the firewalls themselves (VM-Series, CN-Series, Cloud NGFW), not on Panorama. Panorama has its own licensing model.

B. Add Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) subscriptions to CN-Series firewalls:This is aVALIDbenefit. Credit-based licensing allows customers to use credits to enable CDSS subscriptions (like Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, WildFire) on CN-Series firewalls. This provides flexibility in choosing and applying security services as needed.

When using Software NGFW credits and deploying PAN-OS VMs, specific deployment models apply.

Why B and D are correct:

B. Fixed vCPU models:These are pre-defined VM sizes with a fixed number of vCPUs and memory. Examples include VM-50, VM-100, VM-200, etc. When using fixed vCPU models, you consume a fixed number of credits per hour based on the chosen model.

D. Flexible vCPUs:This option allows you to dynamically allocate vCPUs and memory within a defined range. Credit consumption is calculated based on the actual resources used. This provides more granular control over resource allocation and cost.

Why A and C are incorrect:

A. VM-100:While VM-100 is a valid fixed vCPU model, it's not atypeof VM selection. It's a specific instance within the "Fixed vCPU models" type. Choosing "VM-100" is choosing a specific fixed vCPU model.

C. Flexible model of working memory:While youdoconfigure the memory alongside vCPUs in the flexible model, thetypeof selection is "Flexible vCPUs." The flexible model encompasses both vCPU and memory flexibility.

Palo Alto Networks References:

The Palo Alto Networks documentation on VM-Series firewalls in public clouds and the associated licensing models (including the use of credits) explicitly describe the "Fixed vCPU models" and "Flexible vCPUs" as the two primary deployment options when using credits. The documentation details how credit consumption is calculated for each model.

Specifically, look for information on:

VM-Series Deployment Guide for your cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP):These guides detail the different deployment options and how to use credits.

VM-Series Licensing and Credits Documentation:This documentation provides details on how credits are consumed with fixed and flexible models.

For example, the VM-Series Deployment Guide for AWS states:

Fixed vCPU models:These are pre-defined VM sizes... You select a specific VM model (e.g., VM-50, VM-100, VM-300), and you are billed a fixed number of credits per hour.

Flexible vCPUs:This option allows you to specify the number of vCPUs and amount of memory... You are billed based on the actual resources you use.

CN-Series firewalls are specifically designed for containerized environments.  

Why A, C, and E are correct:

A. Prevention of sensitive data exfiltration from Kubernetes environments:CN-Series provides visibility and control over container traffic, enabling the prevention of data leaving the Kubernetes cluster without authorization.  

C. Inbound, outbound, and east-west traffic between containers:CN-Series secures all types of container traffic: ingress (inbound), egress (outbound), and traffic between containers within the cluster (east-west).  

E. Enforcement of segmentation policies that prevent lateral movement of threats:CN-Series allows for granular segmentation of containerized applications, limiting the impact of breaches by preventing threats from spreading laterally within the cluster.

Why B and D are incorrect:

B. All Kubernetes workloads in the public and private cloud:While CN-Series can protect Kubernetes workloads in both public and private clouds, the statement "all Kubernetes workloads" is too broad. Its focus is on securing the network traffic around those workloads, not managing the Kubernetes infrastructure itself.

D. All workloads deployed on-premises or in the public cloud:CN-Series is specifically designed for containerized environments (primarily Kubernetes). It's notintended to protect all workloads deployed in any environment. That's the role of other Palo Alto Networks products like VM-Series, PA-Series, and Prisma Access.  

Palo Alto Networks References:The Palo Alto Networks documentation on CN-Series firewalls clearly outlines these use cases. Look for information on:

CN-Series Datasheets and Product Pages:These resources describe the key features and benefits of CN-Series, including its focus on container security.

CN-Series Deployment Guides:These guides provide detailed information on deploying and configuring CN-Series in Kubernetes environments.

These resources confirm that CN-Series is focused on securing container traffic within Kubernetes environments, including data exfiltration prevention, securing all traffic directions (inbound, outbound, east-west), and enforcing segmentation

Automating VM-Series firewall deployment in public clouds is crucial for efficient and consistent deployments. Here's a breakdown of the options:

A. GitHub PaloAltoNetworks Terraform SWFW modules: This is a VALID method. Palo Alto Networks maintains Terraform modules on GitHub specifically designed for deploying VM-Series firewalls in various cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). These modules provide pre-built configurations and best practices, simplifying and automating the infrastructure provisioning.

When a virtual machine moves between hosts and its IP address changes (or if it's assigned a new IP from a pool), traditional static security policies become ineffective. Dynamic Address Groups solve this problem.

A. Dynamic Address Groups:These groups automatically update their membership based on criteria such as tags, VM names, or other dynamic attributes. When a VM moves and its IP address changes, the Dynamic Address Group automatically updates its membership, ensuring that security policies remain effective without manual intervention. This is the correct solution for this scenario.

B. Dynamic User Groups:These groups are based on user identity and are used for user-based policy enforcement, not for tracking IP addresses of VMs.

C. Dynamic Host Groups:This is not a standard Palo Alto Networks term.

D. Dynamic IP Groups:While the concept sounds similar, the official Palo Alto Networks terminology is "Dynamic Address Groups." They achieve the functionality described in the question.