SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Services Practice Question
An administrator is configuring Prisma Access Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) to protect outbound internet traffic from remote networks. They want to ensure that known command-and-control (C2) traffic and vulnerability exploits are blocked dynamically in real time. Which security profile should be applied to the security policy rules?
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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Anti-Spyware and Vulnerability Protection profiles
Anti-Spyware and Vulnerability Protection profiles inspect traffic passing through Prisma Access FWaaS to detect and block C2 callbacks, malware downloads, and exploit attempts.
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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URL Filtering and Decryption profiles only
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering controls web categories and decryption provides visibility, but they do not substitute for signature-based threat prevention like Anti-Spyware.
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Data Filtering and File Blocking profiles only
Why it's wrong here
Data filtering and file blocking focus on sensitive data loss prevention and file types, not active C2 signatures or exploit attempts.
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User-ID and Device-ID mapping policies
Why it's wrong here
User-ID and Device-ID provide context on who and what device is connecting, but do not inspect traffic payloads for threats or exploits.
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Anti-Spyware and Vulnerability Protection profiles
Why this is correct
Anti-Spyware profiles detect C2 traffic, and Vulnerability Protection profiles block known exploits, providing core FWaaS threat prevention.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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