PCNSA Decryption and Monitoring Practice Question
A network administrator wants to monitor traffic that is not decrypted due to a 'No Decrypt' policy rule. Which log type would show that decryption was bypassed?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse Tunnel Inspection logs with Traffic logs, assuming that Traffic logs will show the bypass, but only Tunnel Inspection logs explicitly record the decryption bypass reason and session metadata.
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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Tunnel Inspection logs
Tunnel Inspection logs are specifically designed to record traffic that bypasses decryption due to a 'No Decrypt' policy rule. When a decryption policy is set to 'No Decrypt', the firewall does not inspect the encrypted payload, but Tunnel Inspection logs capture metadata about the bypassed session, including the reason for bypass. This allows administrators to monitor and audit traffic that was not decrypted, ensuring visibility into policy exceptions.
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 logs
Why it's wrong here
URL Filtering logs show URL categories accessed, not decryption actions.
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Threat logs
Why it's wrong here
Threat logs record detected threats, not decryption bypasses.
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Tunnel Inspection logs
Why this is correct
Tunnel Inspection logs record decryption decisions, including 'No Decrypt' actions.
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Traffic logs
Why it's wrong here
Traffic logs show session metadata, but not decryption bypass details.
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