SSE-Engineer Prisma Access Services Practice Question
An organization is migrating their branch offices to Prisma Access Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). What is the primary method used to connect a physical branch office location to the Prisma Access cloud infrastructure securely?
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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IPsec VPN tunnels from the branch office router or firewall to Prisma Access Remote Networks
Remote Networks (RN) in Prisma Access connect physical branch offices and headquarters to the cloud service using standard IPsec VPN tunnels terminated on Prisma Access service nodes.
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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Direct peering via AWS Direct Connect without any encapsulation
Why it's wrong here
While connectivity can leverage cloud interconnects, branch offices specifically use IPsec tunnels to establish secure Remote Networks connections.
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GlobalProtect client software installed on every desktop in the branch
Why it's wrong here
GlobalProtect client software is designed for mobile remote users, not for site-to-site branch office connectivity.
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IPsec VPN tunnels from the branch office router or firewall to Prisma Access Remote Networks
Why this is correct
Branch offices use standard IPsec VPN connections terminating at the nearest Prisma Access Remote Networks node to secure traffic to and from the cloud.
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Explicit HTTP proxy configuration pushed via browser group policy
Why it's wrong here
Explicit proxy is a SWG mechanism for web browsers, not a network-layer site-to-site connectivity method for FWaaS.
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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