NetSec-Architect Practice Question: Multi Cloud And Hybrid Network Security Architecture
Which TWO log types can be forwarded directly from VM-Series firewalls or Panorama to external SIEM or analytics platforms in a multi-cloud architecture? (Choose two)
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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Traffic logs
PAN-OS supports forwarding Traffic, Threat, URL, WildFire, Data, and System logs to external SIEMs via Syslog, HTTPS, or Event Hubs.
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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Hypervisor BIOS boot logs
Why it's wrong here
Hypervisor BIOS boot logs belong to the underlying cloud infrastructure host, not PAN-OS logging.
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Local database cache debug dumps
Why it's wrong here
Debug dumps are internal troubleshooting files, not standard log forwarding types.
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Traffic logs
Why this is correct
Traffic logs record session creation, teardown, and bytes transferred.
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Cloud provider IAM audit trail logs
Why it's wrong here
IAM audit logs are generated by AWS CloudTrail or Azure Activity logs, not PAN-OS.
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Threat logs
Why this is correct
Threat logs record security alerts such as viruses, vulnerability exploits, and spyware.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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