NetSec-Architect Practice Question: NGFW And Cloud Delivered Security Services Architecture
An architect is designing an intrusion prevention architecture and needs to protect internal servers against known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Which PAN-OS security profile must be configured and applied to the security rules protecting these servers?
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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Vulnerability Protection profile containing signature rules mapped to specific CVE exploits.
Vulnerability Protection profiles inspect network traffic for known exploit signatures corresponding to specific CVEs, protecting servers and endpoints from attack.
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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URL Filtering profile set to block proxy and anonymous surfing categories.
Why it's wrong here
URL Filtering manages web browsing destinations, not exploit signatures.
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WildFire Analysis profile set to forward unknown PDF documents.
Why it's wrong here
WildFire analyzes files, not network exploit payloads.
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Anti-Spyware profile configured to block outbound command-and-control DNS queries.
Why it's wrong here
Anti-Spyware focuses on spyware and C2 traffic, whereas Vulnerability Protection specifically targets exploit signatures.
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Vulnerability Protection profile containing signature rules mapped to specific CVE exploits.
Why this is correct
Vulnerability Protection profiles specifically defend against known CVE exploit signatures.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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