SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Administration And Operation Practice Question
A security engineer needs to configure a Security policy rule in Prisma Access that targets users belonging to a specific Active Directory group synced via the Cloud Identity Engine. How should the source user be specified in the Security rule?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the Source User field, add the fully qualified group name provided by CIE.
When using CIE or User-ID, security rules reference group objects directly using the format domain\group or the discovered group name.
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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In the Source Device field, select the Cloud Identity Engine connector object.
Why it's wrong here
The Source Device field is for HIP profiles or device categories, not directory connectors.
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In the IP/Netmask field, enter the subnet assigned by the CIE connector.
Why it's wrong here
User-ID and CIE map identities to IP addresses dynamically; rules should target users/groups, not static subnets.
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In the Destination field, specify the LDAP server IP address.
Why it's wrong here
Destination fields represent traffic targets, not authentication source user criteria.
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In the Source User field, add the fully qualified group name provided by CIE.
Why this is correct
Security rules evaluate user and group identity directly when placed in the Source User/Group field of the rule.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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