NetSec-Pro Infrastructure Management And CDSS Practice Question
You are deploying Advanced URL Filtering. How does the 'Credential Phishing' prevention feature operate?
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 detects and blocks the submission of enterprise credentials to untrusted or newly registered websites.
Advanced URL Filtering inspects HTTP POST requests and uses URL categorization to detect and block credential theft.
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 analyzes the URL to determine if it is a known malicious site.
Why it's wrong here
While categorization helps, the feature specifically inspects POST traffic.
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It detects and blocks the submission of enterprise credentials to untrusted or newly registered websites.
Why this is correct
This describes the core mechanism of Credential Phishing prevention.
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It requires an agent installed on the endpoint to monitor browser activity.
Why it's wrong here
This is a network-based feature that does not require endpoint agents.
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It monitors all inbound traffic for known phishing signatures.
Why it's wrong here
Credential phishing protection focuses on outbound submission of credentials.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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