Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cloud Security Practice Question
An organization running Kubernetes clusters across multiple public clouds wants to enforce runtime protection that blocks unauthorized container process execution and file system writes. Which Prisma Cloud component performs this enforcement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Prisma Cloud Compute Defender daemonset installed on each Kubernetes cluster node.
Prisma Cloud Compute Defender runs as a daemonset on Kubernetes nodes to enforce runtime defense 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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Panorama Kubernetes Plugin communicating with kubelet via SSH tunnels.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Panorama does not manage Kubernetes cluster runtimes directly.
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Prisma Cloud Compute Defender daemonset installed on each Kubernetes cluster node.
Why this is correct
Correct. The Compute Defender daemonset monitors system calls and container activity to enforce runtime rules locally.
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Prisma Cloud CSPM API scanner querying the Kubernetes control plane API server every 15 minutes.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. CSPM API scanners only assess posture and compliance configuration, not real-time runtime enforcement.
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Prisma Access cloud security processing node intercepting Kubernetes egress traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Prisma Access provides network security, not container host runtime process control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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