Cybersecurity-Apprentice Cloud Security Practice Question
A security architect is configuring CloudTrail integration for Prisma Cloud across multiple AWS accounts managed through AWS Organizations. Which account deployment method should be used to ensure centralized log ingestion and security posture visibility?
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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Establish a master CloudTrail setup in the management account paired with cross-account IAM roles for Prisma Cloud access
For multi-account AWS environments, utilizing an AWS CloudTrail organizational trail deployed via a StackSets template allows Prisma Cloud to ingest logs efficiently through a designated monitoring account.
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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Deploy VM-Series firewalls in every VPC to inspect CloudTrail API payloads locally
Why it's wrong here
VM-Series firewalls inspect network traffic, whereas CloudTrail ingestion is handled via cloud native APIs and S3.
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Rely entirely on Prisma Cloud Compute Defenders installed on AWS EC2 instances
Why it's wrong here
Defenders do not collect AWS CloudTrail control plane audit logs.
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Establish a master CloudTrail setup in the management account paired with cross-account IAM roles for Prisma Cloud access
Why this is correct
Prisma Cloud integrates securely with multi-account environments using an aggregator role connected to the centralized logging bucket.
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Configure independent CloudTrail logging directly inside each individual member account without cross-account roles
Why it's wrong here
Independent logging without centralized aggregation creates management overhead and visibility gaps for Prisma Cloud.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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