Cloud-Security-Engineer Cloud Security Posture Management Practice Question
An enterprise environment uses Prisma Cloud Data Security posture management to scan for sensitive data in cloud storage. Which capability does Prisma Cloud Data Security provide?
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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Scanning AWS S3 buckets and Azure Blob storage for sensitive data like PII and financial records using machine learning and pattern matching.
Prisma Cloud Data Security scans cloud object storage (such as AWS S3 buckets) for sensitive PII, PCI, and proprietary data using pattern matching and machine learning.
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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Encrypting all unencrypted AWS EBS volumes in real-time using inline proxy interception.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud Data Security inspects data classification and posture, but does not act as an inline proxy to encrypt EBS volumes.
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Acting as a CASB inline reverse proxy for SaaS applications like Office 365.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud CSPM/Data Security focuses on cloud infrastructure and storage scanning, not inline CASB reverse proxying.
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Scanning AWS S3 buckets and Azure Blob storage for sensitive data like PII and financial records using machine learning and pattern matching.
Why this is correct
Data Security features inspect storage assets for sensitive data classifications.
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Running active penetration tests against database endpoints.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Cloud is a posture management and vulnerability platform, not an active penetration testing tool.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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