Cloud-Security-Engineer Identity And Access Security Practice Question
Which TWO steps are typically required to onboard a new AWS account into Prisma Cloud for IAM posture management and discovery? (Choose two.)
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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Deploying a CloudFormation stack or Terraform script that creates a cross-account IAM role
Onboarding requires deploying a CloudFormation/Terraform template that creates a cross-account IAM role with an external ID.
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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Changing the AWS account root user email address to a Prisma Cloud address
Why it's wrong here
Root email addresses remain unchanged during SaaS onboarding.
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Deploying a CloudFormation stack or Terraform script that creates a cross-account IAM role
Why this is correct
The template provisions the necessary cross-account role and permissions for Prisma Cloud.
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Installing physical firewall appliances inside the AWS data center cage
Why it's wrong here
Cloud customers do not have physical access to cloud provider data centers.
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Disabling all IAM users across the AWS account
Why it's wrong here
Disabling IAM users would break existing workloads and is not part of onboarding.
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Configuring the unique Prisma Cloud External ID in the trust policy of the cross-account role
Why this is correct
The External ID is mandatory for secure cross-account role assumption.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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