Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cloud Security Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure Prisma Access to inspect traffic from remote workers using explicit proxy mode rather than the GlobalProtect tunnel. Which component or configuration is required for explicit proxy support in Prisma Access?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure explicit proxy settings in the GlobalProtect portal agent configuration, specifying the Prisma Access proxy FQDN and port.
Prisma Access supports explicit proxy configurations, allowing mobile users to send HTTP/HTTPS requests to Prisma Access proxy nodes without establishing a full VPN tunnel.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Enable transparent proxy mode on the VM-Series trust interface using Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE).
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. GRE tunnels are used for remote networks, not explicit client proxies.
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Configure explicit proxy settings in the GlobalProtect portal agent configuration, specifying the Prisma Access proxy FQDN and port.
Why this is correct
Correct. GlobalProtect agent can be configured to operate in explicit proxy mode, forwarding web traffic directly to Prisma Access proxy nodes.
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Configure AWS Route 53 resolver rules to forward proxy requests to WildFire.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Route 53 resolver handles DNS resolution, not explicit web proxying.
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Deploy an Apache Squid proxy server inside an AWS VPC and peer it with Panorama.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Squid proxy is not a Prisma Access component.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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