CloudSec-Pro Practice Question: Prisma Cloud Configuration And Posture Management
What is the function of the 'Prisma Cloud Defender' in a CSPM-only deployment?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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It is generally not used; CSPM relies on API integration
In a CSPM-only deployment, the Defender is not typically used; the SaaS platform performs the scanning via API.
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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To block malicious IPs
Why it's wrong here
This is a function of WAAS or Container security, not standard CSPM.
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It is generally not used; CSPM relies on API integration
Why this is correct
CSPM is agentless and primarily driven by cloud provider APIs.
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To monitor network traffic
Why it's wrong here
Network monitoring is handled via VPC flow logs in CSPM.
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To perform vulnerability scanning
Why it's wrong here
CSPM identifies vulnerabilities via configuration, not by installing agents.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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