Cybersecurity-Apprentice Cloud Security Practice Question
An administrator is reviewing the core components and capabilities of Prisma Cloud Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). Which TWO capabilities are primary functions of Prisma Cloud CSPM? (Choose two)
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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Continuous cloud resource configuration auditing against security benchmarks
Prisma Cloud CSPM focuses on continuous cloud configuration monitoring, compliance reporting, and asset visibility across multi-cloud environments.
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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Active runtime container memory dumping and kernel rootkit prevention
Why it's wrong here
Runtime memory inspection and defense are handled by Prisma Cloud Compute Defenders.
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Line-rate Layer 7 decryption of TLS encrypted inbound web traffic
Why it's wrong here
TLS decryption is performed by Next-Generation Firewalls or WAAS, not CSPM posture tools.
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Continuous cloud resource configuration auditing against security benchmarks
Why this is correct
CSPM continuously evaluates cloud resource configurations against CIS and other standards.
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Multi-cloud asset inventory discovery and visibility
Why this is correct
CSPM discovers and maintains an inventory of assets across AWS, Azure, GCP, and other providers.
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Remote user secure web gateway DNS tunneling prevention
Why it's wrong here
Secure web gateway features are provided by Prisma Access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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