SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Services Practice Question
An administrator is configuring authentication for Prisma Access mobile users. Which TWO authentication methods are natively supported for GlobalProtect mobile users in Prisma Access? (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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RADIUS and LDAP authentication servers
Prisma Access supports SAML 2.0 and RADIUS/LDAP authentication methods for mobile users.
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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Local plaintext password files stored on user endpoint hard drives
Why it's wrong here
Plaintext local password files are insecure and not supported.
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RADIUS and LDAP authentication servers
Why this is correct
RADIUS and LDAP profiles allow direct integration with directory services and MFA radius servers.
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Peer-to-peer certificate exchange without an authentication authority
Why it's wrong here
Client authentication requires structured profiles tied to IdP or directory servers.
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Hardcoded pre-shared keys without user credentials
Why it's wrong here
Pre-shared keys are for IPsec tunnels, not user authentication.
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SAML 2.0 Identity Provider integration (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity)
Why this is correct
SAML 2.0 is widely used for modern IdP authentication and MFA with Prisma Access.
Quick reference
AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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