Cybersecurity-Practitioner SOC Operations Practice Question
A security analyst is hardening administrative access on a Palo Alto Networks Panorama management server. Which TWO of the following best practices should be implemented to ensure secure administrative access? (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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Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all administrator accounts
Best practices for administrative hardening include enforcing MFA and restricting management access to dedicated secure subnets or management interfaces.
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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Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all administrator accounts
Why this is correct
MFA prevents unauthorized access even if primary administrator passwords are compromised.
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Disable HTTPS redirection on the management interface
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS encryption should always be enforced for management traffic to protect credentials in transit.
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Share a single superuser account among all shift analysts to streamline shift handovers
Why it's wrong here
Sharing accounts violates accountability, auditing, and least privilege principles.
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Allow unauthenticated HTTP management access from any internal IP address
Why it's wrong here
Unauthenticated HTTP management is a severe security risk and is disabled by default.
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Restrict administrative access to dedicated out-of-band management networks or specific trusted IP addresses
Why this is correct
Restricting management access to trusted IP addresses or dedicated management networks minimizes attack surfaces.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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