PCNSE Deploy and Configure Firewalls Practice Question
An administrator wants to ensure that all traffic from the 'Trust' zone to the 'Untrust' zone is inspected by WildFire. Which configuration is required?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse WildFire's global registration settings (Device > Setup > WildFire) with the per-rule profile attachment required for actual traffic inspection, leading them to select the global enablement option.
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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Configure a WildFire profile and attach it to the security rule.
WildFire inspection is applied via a security rule using a WildFire Analysis profile. The profile defines the file types and verdict actions (e.g., alert, block) for files submitted to WildFire. Attaching this profile to the security rule that governs Trust-to-Untrust traffic ensures all matching traffic is inspected by WildFire.
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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Create a separate WildFire rule.
Why it's wrong here
There is no separate rule type for WildFire; it is a profile within a security rule.
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Enable WildFire on the security rule.
Why it's wrong here
WildFire is applied via a profile, not directly on the rule.
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Configure a WildFire profile and attach it to the security rule.
Why this is correct
A WildFire profile must be added to the security rule's profile section.
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Enable WildFire globally under Device > Setup.
Why it's wrong here
Global enablement activates the license but does not apply inspection to specific traffic.
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