Cybersecurity-Apprentice Network Security Practice Question
Which THREE components are required to successfully configure an SSL Forward Proxy decryption policy on a PAN-OS firewall? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A Decryption policy rule configured with the 'Forward Proxy' action.
SSL Forward Proxy requires a Decryption policy rule, a Decryption profile (with Forward Proxy action), and a trusted Forward Trust Certificate signed by an internal CA.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A Decryption policy rule configured with the 'Forward Proxy' action.
Why this is correct
Decryption policy rules dictate which sessions trigger decryption.
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A Forward Trust Certificate signed by an enterprise certificate authority (CA) trusted by endpoints.
Why this is correct
The firewall signs re-issued certificates with this CA to prevent browser warnings.
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An external BGP routing peer for prefix exchange.
Why it's wrong here
Dynamic routing protocols are unrelated to SSL decryption functionality.
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A GlobalProtect Gateway license installed on the management plane.
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect is not required for SSL decryption of standard client web traffic.
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A Decryption Profile attached to the decryption rule.
Why this is correct
Decryption profiles define error handling and certificate validation settings.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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