SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Planning And Deployment Practice Question
An architect is designing a Prisma Access deployment for a global enterprise that requires low-latency connectivity for remote workers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Which component should the architect deploy to ensure traffic processing occurs closest to the user's geographical location?
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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Multiple Security Processing Nodes (SPNs) distributed across multiple geographic regions
Remote Networks and Mobile Users require Security Processing Nodes (SPNs) deployed across multiple compute locations globally to ensure traffic is processed closest to the user, minimizing latency.
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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A dedicated hardware Panorama appliance in each branch office
Why it's wrong here
Panorama manages Prisma Access but is not deployed in branch offices for traffic processing.
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Prisma SD-WAN appliances at every remote user laptop
Why it's wrong here
Prisma SD-WAN appliances are used for branch locations, not individual remote worker laptops.
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A single centralized Prisma Access parent node in the headquarters region
Why it's wrong here
A single centralized node would introduce high latency for users in distant regions.
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Multiple Security Processing Nodes (SPNs) distributed across multiple geographic regions
Why this is correct
Deploying SPNs across multiple cloud regions ensures users connect to the nearest compute location.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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