Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Security Practice Question
An administrator configures a Security policy rule to block access to known malicious websites categorized by PAN-DB. Which profile must be attached to the rule?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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URL Filtering Profile
URL Filtering profiles utilize PAN-DB to categorize and control web browsing traffic.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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URL Filtering Profile
Why this is correct
URL Filtering profiles control web traffic categories using PAN-DB.
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WildFire Analysis Profile
Why it's wrong here
WildFire sandboxes files, it does not categorize URLs.
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Decryption Profile
Why it's wrong here
Decryption controls SSL visibility, not URL categorization.
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Vulnerability Protection Profile
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability protection stops exploit traffic, not URL categories.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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