Cybersecurity-Practitioner SOC Operations Practice Question
An enterprise is replacing its traditional perimeter defense model with Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access to enforce continuous verification of every user and device regardless of their network location. Which architectural framework is being applied?
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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Zero Trust Architecture
Zero Trust Architecture assumes breach and verifies each request explicitly, regardless of whether it originates inside or outside the traditional network perimeter.
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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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) core routing
Why it's wrong here
While Prisma Access is a SASE solution, the conceptual framework of continuous verification is Zero Trust.
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Defense-in-Depth
Why it's wrong here
Defense-in-depth relies on layered security controls rather than assuming breach and continuous validation.
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Zero Trust Architecture
Why this is correct
Zero Trust replaces perimeter-based security with continuous, explicit verification of users and devices.
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Network Access Control (NAC)
Why it's wrong here
NAC focuses primarily on endpoint compliance upon initial network connection rather than continuous adaptive access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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