SecOps-Architect Practice Question: Palo Alto Networks Product Integration And Architecture
An architect is designing a Prisma Access deployment with multiple Remote Networks. Which TWO routing mechanisms are supported for connecting customer premises equipment (CPE) to Prisma Access Node locations? (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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Static routing configured over IPsec VPN tunnels.
Prisma Access supports BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) over IPsec VPN as well as static routing over IPsec VPN to connect customer remote networks.
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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OSPF adjacency established directly across the public internet between branch firewalls and Prisma Access.
Why it's wrong here
OSPF is not supported natively across Prisma Access IPsec tunnels; BGP is the supported dynamic routing protocol.
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Static routing configured over IPsec VPN tunnels.
Why this is correct
Static routes can be defined in Panorama for Prisma Access remote networks.
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Raw Ethernet crossover cables run directly between branch offices and Prisma Access cloud nodes.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud nodes do not accept direct physical Ethernet cables from customer branches.
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AppleTalk routing protocol over GRE tunnels.
Why it's wrong here
AppleTalk is an obsolete legacy protocol.
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BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) routing over IPsec VPN tunnels.
Why this is correct
BGP is fully supported and recommended for dynamic route exchange between remote networks and Prisma Access.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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