Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Security Practice Question
An administrator observes that specific internal users are bypassing security policies by utilizing unauthorized tunneling applications disguised as standard web traffic. Which PAN-OS feature should be used to identify and block these hidden application tunnels?
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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Application-based Security policy rules leveraging App-ID inspection.
App-ID uses application decoding, heuristics, and signature matching to identify apps regardless of port, and App-ID signatures accurately detect tunneling protocols.
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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Application-based Security policy rules leveraging App-ID inspection.
Why this is correct
App-ID inspects the data stream to correctly identify tunneled applications.
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Destination IP-based static routing entries.
Why it's wrong here
Static routes only dictate next-hop forwarding, offering no application inspection.
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SNMP trap forwarding configured on the management interface.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is used for monitoring device health, not blocking application tunnels.
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DHCP relay agent settings on the internal interfaces.
Why it's wrong here
DHCP manages IP address assignments, not application security.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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