When generating an SLR (Security Lifecycle Review) report for a school concerned about students accessing inappropriate websites, the SE should:

Remove unwanted categories listed under 'High Risk' and focus on categories that are relevant to the school's concerns. This approach allows the SE to tailor the report to highlight specific URL categories that the school is worried about, such as adult content, violence, or other inappropriate material.

By customizing the report to emphasize these categories, the SE can effectively demonstrate the firewall's capability to detect and block access to inappropriate websites, addressing the school's specific concerns directly.

This customization ensures that the SLR report is relevant and useful for the customer's needs, showcasing the firewall's strengths in URL filtering and content control.

The Security Lifecycle Review (SLR) is a pre-sales tool used by Palo Alto Networks that involves an in-depth interview, typically lasting around 4 hours, to assess a customer's current security posture. The SLR provides a comprehensive review of the security measures in place, identifies potential gaps, and offers recommendations for improvements. This tool helps organizations understand their security environment and make informed decisions about enhancing their security infrastructure.

References: Palo Alto Networks SLR documentation.

DNS sinkholing is a technique used to intercept and redirect malicious traffic to a designated IP address (sinkhole) to identify and prevent further malicious activity. When a compromised host attempts to connect to a known malicious domain, it is instead directed to the sinkhole IP address. This allows security administrators to identify infected hosts by examining traffic logs, where connections to the sinkhole IP address are recorded. DNS sinkholing does not require a separate license, and the relevant signatures are typically included in the Threat Prevention package.

 To protect against port scans from the internet, a Zone Protection Profile should be applied to the zone of the ingress interface. This profile helps defend the network by setting thresholds for various types of scans and attacks, including port scans, thus reducing the risk of reconnaissance activities that precede actual attacks​ (Palo Alto Networks)​​ (Palo Alto Networks)​.QUESTION NO: 43

When log sizing is factored for the Cortex Data Lake on the NGFW, what is the average log size used in calculation?

A. 8MB

B. depends on the Cortex Data Lake tier purchased

C. 18 bytes

D. 1500 bytes

Answer: D

When calculating log sizing for the Cortex Data Lake on the NGFW, the average log size used is 1500 bytes. This size helps in estimating storage requirements and planning for log retention policies efficiently, ensuring that there is adequate storage capacity to handle the volume of logs generated by the network firewalls​ (Palo Alto Networks)​​ (Palo Alto Networks)​.QUESTION NO: 44

What can be applied to prevent users from unknowingly downloading malicious file types from the internet?

A. A vulnerability profile to security policy rules that deny general web access

B. An antivirus profile to security policy rules that deny general web access

C. A zone protection profile to the untrust zone

D. A file blocking profile to security policy rules that allow general web access

Answer: D

To prevent users from unknowingly downloading malicious file types from the internet, a File Blocking Profile should be applied to security policy rules that allow general web access. This profile can be configured to block or alert on downloads of specific file types that are commonly used to deliver malware, providing an additional layer of protection against threats​ (Palo Alto Networks)​​ (Palo Alto Networks)​.

In Panorama, the centralized management tool for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, WildFire analysis reports, threat logs, and botnet reports are essential for identifying the inclusion of a host source in a command-and-control (C2) incident. WildFire analysis reports provide detailed insights into malware behavior and characteristics. Threat logs record events related to security threats, such as attempted intrusions or malware detections. Botnet reports specifically track botnet activity, identifying compromised hosts that communicate with known botnet servers. By reviewing these reports and logs, administrators can accurately identify and mitigate C2 incidents.

For a price-sensitive customer needing to secure a Windows Virtual Server with a maximum throughput of 100Mbps and requiring up to 45,000 sessions, the VM-200 instance is the appropriate choice. The VM-200 is designed to handle up to 100Mbps of throughput and supports a sufficient number of sessions to meet the customer's requirements, making it a cost-effective and suitable option for this use case​ (Palo Alto Networks)​​ (Palo Alto Networks)​.

When a client chooses not to block uncategorized websites, additional measures are necessary to maintain a level of protection.

A URL filtering profile with the action set to continue for unknown URL categories: By setting the action to continue, users will be prompted before accessing uncategorized websites, which provides an extra layer of caution and awareness, helping to mitigate risks associated with unknown sites.

A file blocking profile attached to security policy rules: This helps to reduce the risk of drive-by downloads by blocking potentially harmful file types from being downloaded when users visit uncategorized websites. This additional layer of security ensures that even if users access risky sites, the likelihood of malicious file downloads is minimized.