SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Administration And Operation Practice Question
An administrator is configuring security policies in Prisma Access and wants to ensure comprehensive protection against unknown threats and malware. Which TWO security profile types should be applied to outbound and internet-bound rules? (Choose two)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Vulnerability Protection profile
WildFire and Vulnerability Protection profiles defend against zero-day exploits and known vulnerabilities.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Vulnerability Protection profile
Why this is correct
Vulnerability protection blocks network-based exploits targeting known software bugs and vulnerabilities.
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WildFire Analysis profile
Why this is correct
WildFire analyzes unknown files and suspicious payloads in a cloud sandbox to generate real-time signatures.
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Decryption profile assigned directly to the threat engine
Why it's wrong here
Decryption profiles are attached to Decryption rules, not Threat Prevention security rules.
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Zone Protection profile
Why it's wrong here
Zone protection is applied at the network zone level for DoS and flood mitigation, not within security profile attachments on rules.
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QoS profile for traffic shaping
Why it's wrong here
QoS manages bandwidth allocation, not threat protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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