Cybersecurity-Practitioner Network Security Practice Question
An administrator wants to prevent users from accessing specific URL categories such as 'gambling' and 'adult' while allowing all other business-related sites. Where should this restriction be configured?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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URL Filtering Profile attached to the relevant Security policy rule
URL Filtering Profiles allow administrators to categorize and block/allow specific web categories, and are attached to Security policy rules.
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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Zone Protection Profile applied to the external zone
Why it's wrong here
Zone protection protects against layer 3/4 network attacks like SYN floods.
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Data Filtering Profile attached to the NAT policy
Why it's wrong here
Data filtering checks for patterns, not URL categories.
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URL Filtering Profile attached to the relevant Security policy rule
Why this is correct
URL Filtering Profiles define actions (allow, block, alert, continue) for specific URL categories.
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Authentication Profile configured under Device > Setup
Why it's wrong here
Authentication profiles verify user credentials against LDAP/RADIUS/SAML.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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