NetSec-Architect Specialized Security Domains Practice Question
When configuring mobile user security with Prisma Access, how are remote mobile users authenticated before establishing a GlobalProtect connection?
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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Using SAML 2.0 authentication integrated with an enterprise Identity Provider (IdP) such as Azure AD or Okta.
Prisma Access integrates with enterprise identity providers (IdPs) via SAML 2.0 or LDAP/RADIUS for mobile user 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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Via static Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) configured on the GlobalProtect client app.
Why it's wrong here
PSKs are not used for user-based GlobalProtect mobile user authentication.
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Through local database credentials stored exclusively on the Prisma Access cloud infrastructure.
Why it's wrong here
Prisma Access relies on external enterprise identity providers rather than local standalone databases.
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Using SAML 2.0 authentication integrated with an enterprise Identity Provider (IdP) such as Azure AD or Okta.
Why this is correct
Prisma Access supports SAML 2.0 authentication, allowing integration with enterprise IdPs for secure user authentication.
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By matching client MAC addresses against an external dynamic list.
Why it's wrong here
MAC addresses do not authenticate mobile users.
Quick reference
AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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