Cybersecurity-Practitioner SOC Operations Practice Question
A SOC manager wants to restrict administrator access so that network engineers can modify firewall security policies, but cannot modify system-level settings or firewall high-availability (HA) parameters. Where should the manager configure this restriction in Panorama?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Panorama > Admin Roles
Admin Role Profiles in Panorama allow granular control over feature access, specifying exactly which tabs and actions an administrator can view or modify.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Objects > Custom Objects > URL Category
Why it's wrong here
This path is used for defining custom URL categories for web filtering policies.
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Panorama > Admin Roles
Why this is correct
Panorama Admin Roles allow administrators to define precise feature-level permissions and access scopes.
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Network > Interfaces > VLAN
Why it's wrong here
This path configures network layer VLAN interfaces, not administrative permissions.
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Device > Setup > Management
Why it's wrong here
This menu path handles general management settings like hostname and timeouts, not role-based permissions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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