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NetSec-Pro Practice Question: NGFW And SASE Solution Maintenance And Configuration

An administrator needs to ensure that internal users can reach the internet while hiding their private IP addresses. Which NAT type should be configured on the egress interface?

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

Source NAT

Source NAT is used to translate internal private source IP addresses to a public IP address for internet-bound traffic.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Static NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    Static NAT provides a 1:1 mapping and does not hide internal IPs as effectively as dynamic source NAT.

  • Double NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    Double NAT is an advanced configuration involving two stages of translation, not standard for simple outbound access.

  • Destination NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    Destination NAT is used for inbound traffic to map a public IP to an internal resource.

  • Source NAT

    Why this is correct

    Source NAT allows hiding internal IP addresses behind a public IP address.

Visual reference

Inside (Private) PC-A 10.0.0.1 PC-B 10.0.0.2 NAT Router Outside (Public) 203.0.113.1 Inside Global Server PAT: many private IPs share one public IP via unique port numbers

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint

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