SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Services Practice Question
An enterprise is deploying Prisma Access Service Connections to connect corporate data centers to the cloud security platform. Which THREE configuration parameters must be correctly specified on Panorama for a Service Connection? (Choose three)
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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BGP peer AS number and peering IP addresses for dynamic route exchange.
Service Connections require defining the remote peer IP address, IPsec crypto settings, and BGP peering parameters for routing.
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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GlobalProtect client software download URLs for mobile endpoints.
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect client downloads are managed via Portal settings for mobile users, not Service Connections.
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BGP peer AS number and peering IP addresses for dynamic route exchange.
Why this is correct
BGP configuration is necessary to exchange routing prefixes between the data center and Prisma Access.
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WMI probing schedules for Active Directory domain discovery.
Why it's wrong here
WMI polling is used for User-ID, not Service Connection establishment.
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IPsec Crypto Profile and IKE Crypto Profile settings.
Why this is correct
Encryption, hashing, and DH groups must match between Prisma Access and the data center gateway.
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Peer IP address of the enterprise data center VPN gateway.
Why this is correct
The public IP address of the data center firewall/gateway is required to establish the IPsec tunnel.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Palo Alto Networks exam blueprint
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