NetSec-Pro Infrastructure Management And CDSS Practice Question
What is the impact of selecting 'Action: Reset-Both' in a Threat Prevention profile for a detected vulnerability?
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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It sends a TCP RST to both the client and the server to terminate the connection.
Reset-Both terminates the TCP session from both the client and the server sides, immediately stopping the malicious traffic.
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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It triggers an alert but does not interfere with the traffic flow.
Why it's wrong here
This describes the 'Alert' action.
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It blocks the source IP address for a specified duration.
Why it's wrong here
This is the function of the 'Block IP' setting in a DoS profile.
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It sends a TCP RST to both the client and the server to terminate the connection.
Why this is correct
Reset-Both is the most aggressive action to stop a threat.
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It drops the packet but allows the TCP session to continue.
Why it's wrong here
This describes the 'Drop' action.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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