CloudSec-Pro IAM And Access Governance IN Cloud Practice Question
Which of the following is the standard method to onboard an AWS account into Prisma Cloud for IAM monitoring?
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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Creating a cross-account IAM role with a trust policy
Onboarding involves creating a cross-account IAM role with specific permissions.
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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Opening port 443 to the Prisma Cloud IP range
Why it's wrong here
IAM integration occurs via API, not network port opening.
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Providing root account credentials
Why it's wrong here
Never use root credentials for integration.
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Installing a Defender on every EC2 instance
Why it's wrong here
Defenders are for runtime, not IAM onboarding.
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Creating a cross-account IAM role with a trust policy
Why this is correct
This is the required procedure for secure onboarding.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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