Cybersecurity-Practitioner SOC Operations Practice Question
An enterprise is implementing a Zero Trust Architecture across its cloud and on-premises environments using Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Next-Generation Firewalls. Which THREE of the following principles are core tenets of a Zero Trust Architecture? (Choose three)
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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Assume breach and verify explicitly at every access request
Zero Trust tenets include continuous verification, least privilege access, assuming breach, and treating all networks as untrusted.
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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Rely primarily on perimeter firewalls to secure internal east-west traffic
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust requires internal segmentation and inspection, not reliance solely on perimeter firewalls.
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Assume breach and verify explicitly at every access request
Why this is correct
Assuming breach and performing explicit verification of every access request is a fundamental Zero Trust tenet.
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Use comprehensive telemetry and analytics to monitor and validate device posture continuously
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring and telemetry evaluation of device health and posture are essential in Zero Trust.
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Trust internal subnets implicitly once a user authenticates at the corporate perimeter
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust rejects implicit trust based on network location or perimeter placement.
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Enforce least privilege access with just-in-time and just-enough access controls
Why this is correct
Least privilege access combined with JIT/JEA is a core pillar of Zero Trust authorization.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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