SSE-Engineer Exam Dumps - Paloalto Networks Network Security Administrator Questions and Answers

Palo Alto Networks best practices and the behavior of Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) dictate thatpredefined or default objects, including profile groups like "Default Prisma Profile," cannot be directly modified.These default objects serve as baseline configurations and are often locked to prevent accidental or unintended changes that could impact the overall security posture.

The intern's experience of the options being greyed out when selecting "Default Prisma Profile" is a direct indication of this immutability of default objects.

Therefore, the correct action is to:

Create a new Profile Group:The intern should create a new profile group within the appropriate configuration scope (likely GlobalProtect, given the task).

Configure the new Profile Group:In this new profile group, the intern can select the desired Anti-Spyware Profile (which might be an existing custom profile or a new one they create).

Modify Security Rules:The security rules currently using the "Default Prisma Profile" in the GlobalProtect folder need to be modified to use this newly created profile group.

Let's analyze why the other options are incorrect based on official documentation:

A. Request edit access for the GlobalProtect scope.While having the correct scope permissions is necessary for makinganychanges within GlobalProtect, it will not override the inherent immutability of default objects like "Default Prisma Profile." Edit access will allow the intern to create new objects and modify rules, but not directly edit the default profile group.

B. Change the configuration scope to Prisma Access and modify the profile group.The image shows that "Default Prisma Profile" has a "Location" of "Prisma Access." However, even within the Prisma Access scope, default profile groups are generally not directly editable. The issue is not the scope but the fact that it's a default object.

D. Modify the existing anti-spyware profile, because best-practice profiles cannot be removed from a group.The question is about changing theprofile group, not the individual Anti-Spyware Profile. While "best-practice" profiles might be part of default groups, the core issue is the inability to modify thedefault groupitself. Creating a new group allows the intern to choose which Anti-Spyware Profile to include.

In summary, the fundamental principle in Palo Alto Networks management is that default objects are typically read-only to ensure a consistent and predictable baseline. To make changes, you need to create custom objects.

When onboarding a discovered application forZTNA Connector, configuring aTCP pingallows Prisma Access to accurately report the application'savailability.TCP ping(also known as aTCP connection check) verifies whether the application's service port isopen and responsive, ensuring that the application is reachable before allowing user connections. This method is more reliable thanICMP ping, as many cloud and SaaS applicationsblock ICMP trafficfor security reasons.

When the "Overlapping Subnets" checkbox is selected during the Remote Network onboarding process in Prisma Access, the deployment enables Private Application access using Prisma Access for Users(ZTNA or Private Access). This feature is designed to handle scenarios where multiple sites use the same IP subnet by leveraging NAT (Network Address Translation) and segmentation to avoid conflicts.

Since overlapping subnets can create routing challenges for direct remote network-to-remote network communication, Prisma Access does not support Remote Network-to-Remote Network or Mobile User communication in this case. Private application access is supported as Prisma Access correctly routes requests based on application-layer intelligence rather than IP-based routing.

TheStrata Logging Serviceallowslog replay, which enables resending logs that were not successfully forwarded to an external syslog server due to disruptions. By configuring areplay profilewith the affected time range and associating it with thesyslog server profile, Prisma Access will resend the missing logs, ensuring that all relevant data is restored in the external logging system. This approach is the most efficient and automated way to recover missing logs.

When the "Overlapping Subnets" checkbox is selected during the Remote Network onboarding process in Prisma Access, the deployment enables Private Application access using Prisma Access for Users(ZTNA or Private Access). This feature is designed to handle scenarios where multiple sites use the same IP subnet by leveraging NAT (Network Address Translation) and segmentation to avoid conflicts.

Since overlapping subnets can create routing challenges for direct remote network-to-remote network communication, Prisma Access does not support Remote Network-to-Remote Network or Mobile User communication in this case. Private application access is supported as Prisma Access correctly routes requests based on application-layer intelligence rather than IP-based routing.

TheCloud Dynamic User Groupcapability inCloud Identity Engineenables the creation ofSecurity policiesthat useEntra ID (formerly Azure AD) attributesfor user identification. This allows PrismaAccess to dynamically applyuser-based security rulesbased onreal-time Entra ID attributes, ensuring that access policies adapt to user changes such asgroup membership, device compliance, or role updates.

Palo Alto Networks documentation explicitly states that the"Preview Changes"functionality within the Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) push dialogue allows engineers to review a detailed summary of all modifications that will be applied to the Prisma Access configuration before committing the changes. This is the primary and most reliable method to ensure only the intended changes are deployed.

Let's analyze why the other options are incorrect based on official documentation:

A. Review the SCM portal for blue circular indicators next to each configuration menu item and ensure only the intended areas of configuration have this indicator.While blue circular indicators might signify unsaved changes within a specific configuration section, they do not provide a comprehensive, consolidated view ofallpending changes across different policy areas. This method is insufficient for verifying the entirety of the intended modifications.

B. Compare the candidate configuration and the most recent version under "Config Version Snapshots".While comparing configuration snapshots is a valuable method for understanding historical changes and potentially identifying unintended deviationsaftera push, it does not provide a real-time preview of thependingchanges before they are applied during the current modification session

C. Select the most recent job under Operations > Push Status to view the pending changes that would apply to Prisma Access.The "Push Status" section primarily displays the status anddetails ofcompletedorin-progresspush operations. It does not offer a preview of the changesbeforea push is initiated.

Therefore, the "Preview Changes" feature within the push dialogue is the documented and recommended method for an engineer to verify that only the intended changes will be applied when modifying Prisma Access policy configuration in Strata Cloud Manager (SCM).

The"400 Bad Request"error when attemptingSAML authenticationthrough theCloud Identity Engine (CIE)suggests amisconfiguration in the SAML metadata. This typically occurs when theendpoint URLs, certificates, or entity IDsdo not match betweenCloud Identity Engine and the IdP portal. To resolve this, verify that:

TheSAML metadatauploaded toCloud Identity Enginematches theconfiguration from the IdP.

TheACS (Assertion Consumer Service) URL, Entity ID, and certificateare correctly set.

There are no incorrect or expired certificates in theCloud Identity Engine and IdP configuration.

By ensuring theSAML metadatais properly configured inboth systems, authentication should proceed without errors.

After configuringdomain-based split tunnelingforzoom.us, the expected behavior can be confirmed by checking therouting table on the client machine. If split tunneling is correctly configured, the traffic forzoom.usshould be routedoutsidethe GlobalProtect VPN tunnel, while other traffic follows the tunnel path. Reviewing the routing table ensures thatonly the intended traffic is excluded from the tunnel, confirming that the split tunnel configuration is working as expected.

TheBGP peernot coming up despite anestablished IPSec tunnelindicates a potentialBGP configuration issue.

Secret– IfMD5 authenticationis configured for BGP, both Prisma Access and theCustomer Premises Equipment (CPE)must have thesame secret (authentication key). A mismatch will prevent BGP from establishing a session.

Peer AS Number– TheAutonomous System (AS) numberof the BGP peer must match what is expected on both sides of the connection. If the AS number is incorrect, the BGP session will fail to establish.

By verifying these elements, the engineer can troubleshoot and establish a successfulBGP peering sessionover theIPSec tunnel.