PCNSA Decryption and Monitoring Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid actions for a decryption policy rule? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Palo Alto Networks often tests the distinction between decryption policy actions and security policy actions, so the trap here is confusing 'Block' (a security rule action) with decryption rule actions, or assuming 'Forward' is a decryption action when it is actually a default behavior for non-decrypted traffic.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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No Decrypt
'No Decrypt' is a valid action in a decryption policy rule that explicitly excludes traffic from decryption, often used for traffic that cannot be decrypted (e.g., certificate pinning) or should not be inspected for compliance reasons. This action ensures the firewall forwards the traffic without attempting SSL/TLS interception.
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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No Decrypt
Why this is correct
Bypasses decryption.
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Forward Untrust Certificate
Why this is correct
Action to send untrusted certificate info to client.
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Block
Why it's wrong here
Not a decryption policy action; blocking is done in security policy.
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Forward
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid action in decryption policy.
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Decrypt
Why this is correct
Standard decryption action.
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