NetSec-Pro Practice Question: NGFW And SASE Solution Maintenance And Configuration
Which feature allows an administrator to prevent unauthorized users from using a stolen credential by requiring a second form of authentication?
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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MFA Profile
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) profiles are integrated into the Authentication Policy to enforce secondary verification.
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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Authentication Portal
Why it's wrong here
This is for basic user identity collection.
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MFA Profile
Why this is correct
The MFA Profile is the configuration object that links the firewall to an external MFA provider.
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Credential Protection Profile
Why it's wrong here
This is for preventing credential phishing, not for MFA enforcement.
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GlobalProtect Authentication Override
Why it's wrong here
This is for session persistence, not secondary verification.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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