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An administrator is configuring User-ID and authentication for Prisma Access using the Cloud Identity Engine (CIE). Which TWO actions must be performed to ensure successful authentication and group-based policy enforcement? (Choose two)

A
Disable all multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements on Prisma Access portals.
Why wrong: MFA can and should be integrated through SAML/CIE; disabling it is neither required nor recommended.
B
Configure Group Mapping Settings in Panorama to retrieve user group memberships from the Cloud Identity Engine.
Group mapping is essential so that Security Policy rules can evaluate and enforce access based on Active Directory group membership.
C
Install the GlobalProtect agent directly on all domain controller servers acting as CIE proxies.
Why wrong: GlobalProtect agents are installed on endpoints, not domain controllers.
D
Configure an Authentication Profile in Panorama that references the Cloud Identity Engine container.
Panorama needs an Authentication Profile mapped to CIE to validate user credentials during GlobalProtect logins.
E
Manually export user CSV files daily and upload them to Panorama using the CLI.
Why wrong: CIE synchronizes dynamically in real-time or scheduled intervals via agents/APIs, not via manual CSV uploads.

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An administrator is configuring User-ID and authentication for Prisma Access using the Cloud Identity Engine (CIE). Which TWO actions must be performed to ensure successful authentication and group-based policy enforcement? (Choose two)

An administrator needs to optimize mobile user traffic performance and reduce latency in Prisma Access. Which THREE features or configurations can be utilized to achieve this? (Choose three)

An administrator is setting up the Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) to support user mapping and authentication for Prisma Access. Which THREE components or steps are required for a successful CIE deployment? (Choose three)

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?

Which THREE factors influence the selection of a Compute Location in a Prisma Access deployment?

When designing high availability and redundancy for Prisma Access Remote Networks, which THREE considerations or practices are essential? (Choose three)

An architect is sizing a Prisma Access Remote Network location that experiences heavy video streaming traffic. Which factor is most critical when determining the required bandwidth license for this location?

An engineer is troubleshooting a routing issue where a remote network branch connected to Prisma Access cannot reach another remote network branch (branch-to-branch routing). Which THREE configuration items must be verified to ensure successful branch-to-branch traffic flow? (Choose three)

You are troubleshooting a Mobile User connectivity issue where users cannot access internal resources. The Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) shows the user as authenticated, but the Security Policy log shows the traffic is dropped with 'policy-deny'. What is the most likely cause?

An engineer is troubleshooting BGP routing between a customer data center and Prisma Access over a Service Connection. The data center router is advertising routes, but Prisma Access is not installing them into the routing table. What is the most likely cause?

A user is experiencing 'Gateway not found' errors. Which troubleshooting step is most effective for verifying if the GlobalProtect Gateway is reachable?

Which THREE items must be configured to successfully enforce HIP-based security policies for mobile users?

An enterprise is implementing Prisma Access and wants to ensure strict security governance. Which THREE capabilities are provided natively by Prisma Access security processing nodes (SPNs)? (Choose three)

An administrator is configuring QoS in Prisma Access for a Remote Network connection. Where must the QoS profile be applied to ensure priority handling for VoIP traffic coming from the branch?

A company requires that Prisma Access FWaaS inspects all inter-zone traffic between two different remote branch offices connected via Prisma Access. By default, how does Prisma Access handle traffic between two Remote Networks attached to the same service region?

An architect is designing a Prisma Access deployment where branch offices require high availability using redundant IPSec VPN tunnels to Prisma Access Remote Networks. How does Prisma Access handle active-active redundant tunnels from a single branch router?

When designing a multi-region Prisma Access architecture, an architect must consider compute locations and routing preferences. Which THREE factors influence the selection and placement of compute locations? (Choose three)

An administrator is troubleshooting a Prisma Access Remote Network environment where BGP routes from the customer CPE are not being learned by Prisma Access. Which THREE configuration elements should be verified? (Choose three)