Cloud-Security-Engineer Cloud Security Posture Management Practice Question
Which TWO settings or features are configurable under Prisma Cloud Settings > Access Control? (Choose two.)
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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Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML identity provider integration.
Access Control manages RBAC roles, permission groups, SSO/SAML integrations, and user management.
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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Modifying AWS VPC subnet CIDR blocks and route tables.
Why it's wrong here
VPC configuration is managed in the cloud provider console, not Prisma Cloud access settings.
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Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML identity provider integration.
Why this is correct
SSO and SAML authentication settings are managed under Access Control.
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Configuring automated AWS S3 bucket encryption keys.
Why it's wrong here
Storage encryption is a cloud resource setting managed via cloud policies or IaC.
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Updating the global firewall rules of Prisma Cloud SaaS load balancers.
Why it's wrong here
SaaS platform infrastructure is managed entirely by Palo Alto Networks.
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Creating custom RBAC roles and assigning permission groups.
Why this is correct
Access Control is where roles, permission groups, and user permissions are defined.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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