PCNSE URL Filtering and Application Control

Question 1

What is the function of a URL Filtering profile in Palo Alto Networks?

Accepted Answer

To control user access to websites based on URL categories

Answer

To decrypt HTTPS traffic for deep packet inspection

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To identify applications using behavioral analysis

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To block malicious IP addresses using threat intelligence

Question 2

Which database does Palo Alto Networks use to classify URLs into categories for URL Filtering?

Accepted Answer

PAN-DB

Answer

Brightcloud

Answer

MaxMind

Answer

Umbrella

Question 3

What does the 'continue' action do in a URL Filtering profile?

Accepted Answer

Displays a warning page requiring the user to click through before accessing the site

Answer

Automatically allows the user to access the site without interruption

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Blocks the site entirely and logs the attempt

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Forwards the request to a SIEM for analysis

Question 4

Which URL category should be blocked in most enterprise environments to prevent malware distribution?

Accepted Answer

Malware

Answer

News

Answer

Shopping

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Social Networking

Question 5

What is the 'override' action in URL Filtering used for?

Accepted Answer

To allow authorized users to access blocked sites after entering a password

Answer

To allow IT administrators to bypass all security policies

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To whitelist an entire URL category

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To reset the PAN-DB cache on the firewall

Question 6

In Palo Alto Networks, which component must be enabled for URL Filtering to inspect HTTPS websites?

Accepted Answer

SSL/TLS Decryption

Answer

App-ID

Answer

WildFire

Answer

DNS Security