CND Network Perimeter Protection Practice Question
A security analyst is configuring a Palo Alto Networks firewall and needs to configure a security rule that inspects web-browsing traffic for known malware signatures and prevents vulnerability exploits. Where within the security rule base should this threat profile be attached?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Security Policy rule -> Actions tab -> Profile Setting (Antivirus, Vulnerability Protection)
Threat prevention profiles (antivirus, vulnerability protection, antispyware) are attached directly to Security Policy rules that permit traffic.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Security Policy rule -> Actions tab -> Profile Setting (Antivirus, Vulnerability Protection)
Why this is correct
Profiles are attached to security rules to inspect allowed traffic traversing that rule.
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Zone Protection Profile attached to the external zone
Why it's wrong here
Zone protection guards against flood and sweep attacks, not application-layer threats.
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NAT Policy translation destination field
Why it's wrong here
NAT policies handle address translation, not threat inspection.
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Network Interfaces configuration tab
Why it's wrong here
Interfaces define physical connectivity, not security rule profiles.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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