Cybersecurity-Apprentice Security Operations Practice Question
An administrator is configuring log forwarding filters in PAN-OS to reduce the volume of unneeded informational logs sent to an external SIEM. Where are these log forwarding filters defined?
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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Objects > Log Forwarding, attached to individual Security Policy rules.
Log forwarding filters are defined inside Log Forwarding Profiles (Objects > Log Forwarding) which are then attached to specific Security Policy rules.
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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Device > Setup > Management, under the Syslog export filter tab.
Why it's wrong here
Device setup manages global settings, not per-rule log forwarding profiles.
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Panorama > Collector Groups > Log Retention policies.
Why it's wrong here
Collector group settings manage storage and retention, not log forwarding filter criteria.
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Objects > Log Forwarding, attached to individual Security Policy rules.
Why this is correct
Log forwarding profiles allow granular filtering of logs based on severity, category, or custom expressions before forwarding.
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Network > Interfaces > Ethernet, under the advanced logging parameters.
Why it's wrong here
Interface configurations handle physical layer parameters, not log forwarding rules.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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