SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Services Practice Question
A network engineer is configuring a Service Connection in Prisma Access to connect the cloud security infrastructure back to the corporate data center. Which routing protocol is supported natively by Prisma Access to dynamically exchange routes over the IPsec VPN tunnel?
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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BGP
Prisma Access supports BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) over IPsec for dynamic routing on Service Connections and 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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BGP
Why this is correct
BGP is the industry standard dynamic routing protocol supported across Prisma Access IPsec connections.
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EIGRP
Why it's wrong here
EIGRP is a proprietary Cisco protocol and is not supported by Prisma Access.
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RIPv2
Why it's wrong here
RIPv2 is obsolete and not supported.
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OSPF
Why it's wrong here
OSPF is not supported for dynamic routing over Prisma Access IPsec tunnels.
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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