Cybersecurity-Practitioner SOC Operations Practice Question
A security analyst needs to configure log forwarding from a Palo Alto Networks firewall to an external SIEM using encrypted TLS syslog. Where are the external log receiver settings configured in Panorama?
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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Panorama > Server Profiles > Syslog
Log forwarding profiles and external syslog server destinations are configured under Panorama > Server Profiles > Syslog.
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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Objects > Security Profiles > Antivirus
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus profiles inspect files for malware signatures.
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Device > High Availability
Why it's wrong here
High Availability manages firewall node redundancy and failover settings.
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Panorama > Server Profiles > Syslog
Why this is correct
External syslog server profiles and transport options are configured under Server Profiles in Panorama/firewall.
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Network > GlobalProtect > Gateways
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect gateways manage client tunnels, not external syslog server profiles.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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