NetSec-Architect Practice Question: NGFW And Cloud Delivered Security Services Architecture
An architect is configuring User-ID mapping sources for an enterprise network with Windows Active Directory. Which TWO of the following mechanisms can be used by PAN-OS to gather user-to-IP mappings? (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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Windows Security Log polling performed by the firewall or dedicated User-ID agent.
User-ID gathers mappings via Windows Security Log polling by the firewall or User-ID agent, and via Captive Portal authentication.
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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Direct SNMP polling of client workstation BIOS serial numbers.
Why it's wrong here
SNMP BIOS polling does not provide user-to-IP identity mappings.
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Manual entry of user credentials into the firewall LCD front panel display.
Why it's wrong here
Manual LCD entry is not a User-ID mapping mechanism.
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Windows Security Log polling performed by the firewall or dedicated User-ID agent.
Why this is correct
Log polling is a primary method for gathering user-to-IP mappings from Active Directory.
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Automatic conversion of ICMP ping packets into Kerberos ticket grant requests.
Why it's wrong here
ICMP packets cannot generate Kerberos tickets.
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Captive Portal authentication prompting users via web browser.
Why this is correct
Captive portal provides explicit user-to-IP authentication mappings.
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