Cybersecurity-Practitioner Cloud Security Practice Question
When configuring Prisma Access Remote Networks, which THREE core components or settings are mandatory to establish a secure IPsec tunnel from a branch office firewall to a Prisma Access mobile gateway? (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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BGP routing protocol configuration or static routes pointing branch traffic into the IPsec tunnel interface.
Configuring Prisma Access Remote Networks requires defining the IKE crypto profile, IPsec crypto profile, and the peer IP address / tunnel interface settings on the branch firewall.
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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BGP routing protocol configuration or static routes pointing branch traffic into the IPsec tunnel interface.
Why this is correct
Correct. Routing is required to steer branch traffic across the IPsec tunnel.
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IPsec Tunnel configuration defining proxy IDs or traffic selectors and associating the tunnel with a virtual router.
Why this is correct
Correct. IPsec tunnel settings and crypto profiles are mandatory for Phase 2 negotiation.
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Direct AWS Direct Connect physical cross-connect circuit ID assignment.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Direct Connect is a dedicated physical circuit, not a mandatory component for Prisma Access IPsec tunnels.
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IKE Gateway configuration specifying the pre-shared key (PSK) or certificate and remote Prisma Access gateway IP address.
Why this is correct
Correct. An IKE gateway configuration is mandatory for IPsec Phase 1 negotiation.
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Local MySQL database replication credentials for logging synchronization.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Log synchronization does not involve local MySQL database replication.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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