CloudSec-Pro Cloud Workload Protection Practice Question
You need to automate vulnerability scanning for images stored in an external registry. Which component should you deploy to perform the scan without manual intervention?
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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Compute Defender (Registry scanner mode).
Registry scanners are dedicated components for this task.
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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Compute Defender (Registry scanner mode).
Why this is correct
When deploying a Defender, you can specify it to function as a registry scanner.
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Console Webhook.
Why it's wrong here
Webhooks are for notifications, not scanning.
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Prisma Cloud Agentless scanner.
Why it's wrong here
Agentless scanning is primarily for cloud volumes, not registry images.
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The CI/CD plugin.
Why it's wrong here
CI/CD plugins scan during build, not automatically on the registry.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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