NetSec-Analyst Troubleshooting Practice Question
A user reports that they are seeing a 'Server Certificate Warning' when accessing an internal site. Which feature should the administrator investigate?
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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SSL Decryption policy
SSL Forward Proxy decryption issues usually manifest as certificate warnings if the users do not trust the CA that signed the re-signed certificate.
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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Security Policy rules
Why it's wrong here
Security policies permit/deny, they do not generate certificate warnings.
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URL Filtering profile
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering handles site categorization, not certificate validation.
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SSL Decryption policy
Why this is correct
The decryption policy controls how the firewall re-signs traffic; incorrect CA trust causes these warnings.
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App-ID configuration
Why it's wrong here
App-ID handles traffic identification, not SSL certificate trust.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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