Cloud-Security-Engineer Cloud Workload Protection Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting why a Prisma Cloud Serverless Defender deployed on AWS Lambda is not reporting runtime telemetry. Which THREE factors must be verified? Select the three correct answers.
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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Check that the runtime environment variables (such as RT_CONSOLE_ADDR and authentication tokens) are correctly set on the Lambda function.
Serverless defenders require proper outbound network connectivity, correct handler wrapping/layer attachment, and valid credentials/tokens to communicate with the Prisma Cloud Console.
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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Verify that an EC2 Host Defender daemonset is running on the underlying AWS Lambda hypervisor nodes.
Why it's wrong here
Users do not have access to Lambda hypervisors or worker nodes.
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Check that the runtime environment variables (such as RT_CONSOLE_ADDR and authentication tokens) are correctly set on the Lambda function.
Why this is correct
Environment variables provide the console address and authentication tokens required by the serverless defender.
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Ensure the Lambda function execution role has permissions to modify AWS CloudTrail logs.
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail permissions are not required for serverless defender telemetry reporting.
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Ensure the Prisma Cloud Serverless Defender layer is correctly attached to the Lambda function configuration.
Why this is correct
The Lambda layer must be attached to instrument the function.
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Verify that the Lambda function has outbound network connectivity (via VPC NAT Gateway or internet gateway) to reach the Prisma Cloud Console.
Why this is correct
Serverless functions must reach the console over the network to send telemetry.
Quick reference
Cloud Service Model Comparison
| Model | You Manage | Provider Manages | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| IaaS | OS, runtime, apps, data | Hardware, hypervisor, networking | EC2, Azure VMs, GCP Compute Engine |
| PaaS | Apps and data | OS, runtime, middleware, hardware | Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service |
| SaaS | Data and settings only | Everything else | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday |
| FaaS / Serverless | Function code only | Infra, scaling, runtime | Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run |
| CaaS | Containers and apps | Kubernetes, OS, hardware | EKS, AKS, GKE |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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