Cloud-Security-Engineer Prisma Cloud Architecture And Components Practice Question
Which THREE best practices should be followed when administering Prisma Cloud API Access Keys?
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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Assigning the principle of least privilege by scoping keys to specific roles and account groups
API Access Key administration best practices include setting expiration dates, applying least-privilege roles, and rotating keys regularly.
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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Assigning the principle of least privilege by scoping keys to specific roles and account groups
Why this is correct
Keys should only have permissions required for their specific automated integration purpose.
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Hardcoding master API keys directly into public GitHub repositories for CI/CD automation
Why it's wrong here
Hardcoding keys in public repositories is a severe security risk.
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Storing keys securely in enterprise secret managers rather than plain-text configuration files
Why this is correct
Secret managers protect API keys from exposure.
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Setting appropriate key expiration dates and implementing regular rotation policies
Why this is correct
Keys should expire and rotate periodically to minimize credential compromise risks.
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Sharing a single master System Admin API key among all development teams
Why it's wrong here
Sharing master keys violates auditability and least-privilege principles.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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