SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Palo Alto Networks Product Integration And Architecture
An architect is configuring User-ID mapping via GlobalProtect. When remote users connect via GlobalProtect, how does the firewall learn the user-to-IP mapping without querying Active Directory domain controllers directly?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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GlobalProtect gateway directly registers the authenticated username and assigned tunnel IP with the User-ID subsystem.
GlobalProtect portals and gateways natively send user authentication mapping information to the User-ID subsystem upon successful VPN tunnel establishment.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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GlobalProtect stores user mappings inside Cortex XDR cloud databases.
Why it's wrong here
User mapping is handled locally by the firewall User-ID subsystem from the gateway.
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GlobalProtect gateway directly registers the authenticated username and assigned tunnel IP with the User-ID subsystem.
Why this is correct
GlobalProtect reports user-to-IP mappings directly to User-ID upon connection.
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GlobalProtect relies on DNS reverse-lookup polling every 24 hours.
Why it's wrong here
Reverse-lookup is slow and unreliable compared to direct notification.
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GlobalProtect uses SNMP traps to poll local Wi-Fi routers.
Why it's wrong here
Wi-Fi routers do not track GP user mappings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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