Cloud-Security-Engineer Identity And Access Security Practice Question
An auditor asks an engineer to demonstrate how Prisma Cloud verifies that IAM policies adhere to compliance standards like CIS Benchmarks. Which Prisma Cloud component links policies to CIS requirements?
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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Compliance Mapping and Standards Framework
Prisma Cloud compliance frameworks map specific compliance standards (such as CIS AWS Benchmarks) directly to built-in RQL policy checks.
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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Container Registry scanner configuration
Why it's wrong here
Registry scanners pull container images to check for software vulnerabilities.
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Compute Agent deployment script generator
Why it's wrong here
Deployment scripts install the Prisma Cloud Compute defender daemon.
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Cloud Code Security Git hook installer
Why it's wrong here
Git hooks are used for local pre-commit scanning, not compliance reporting frameworks.
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Compliance Mapping and Standards Framework
Why this is correct
Prisma Cloud maps policies to recognized standards like CIS, NIST, and PCI-DSS for reporting.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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