NetSec-Pro Platform Solutions Services And Tools Practice Question
Which protocol does Panorama use to communicate with managed firewalls for configuration synchronization?
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/TLS
Panorama uses a secure, encrypted SSL/TLS tunnel (often referred to as the PAN-DB or management tunnel) for configuration sync.
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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SSH
Why it's wrong here
SSH is for CLI access, not automated configuration synchronization.
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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is insecure and not used for configuration management.
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SSL/TLS
Why this is correct
Panorama uses a secure SSL/TLS connection to manage firewalls.
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SNMPv3
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is used for monitoring, not configuration sync.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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