Which element protects and hides an internal network in an outbound flow?
NAT (Network Address Translation) protects and hides an internal network in an outbound flow by translating internal private IP addresses to a public IP address. This process masks the internal IP addresses from external networks, providing security and privacy for the internal network. NAT is commonly used in outbound traffic to allow multiple devices on a local network to communicate with external networks while appearing as a single IP address.
Palo Alto Networks NAT Configuration Guide: NAT Configuration
Palo Alto Networks Concepts: NAT
Why are containers uniquely suitable for runtime security based on allow lists?
Containers are typically designed to run a specific application or service, meaning they have a limited and well-defined set of processes. This makes it easier to implement and manage runtime security based on allow lists, as any deviation from the expected processes can be quickly identified and mitigated.
Reference: Security best practices for container environments emphasize the use of allow lists to enforce runtime security, leveraging the predictable nature of container processes.
Palo Alto Networks Container Security Guide
When implementing active-active high availability (HA), which feature must be configured to allow the HA pair to share a single IP address that may be used as the network's gateway IP address?
When implementing active-active high availability (HA), a floating IP address must be configured to allow the HA pair to share a single IP address that may be used as the network's gateway IP address. This floating IP address ensures that either of the active-active firewalls can assume control of the traffic without interruption in case of a failover.
Palo Alto Networks High Availability Guide: Active-Active HA Configuration
Palo Alto Networks HA Configuration: HA Configuration
Which three NSX features can be pushed from Panorama in PAN-OS? (Choose three.)
User IP mappings:
Panorama can push user-to-IP mapping information to the NSX manager, enabling dynamic security policy enforcement based on user identity.
PAN-OS NSX Integration Guide
Steering rules:
Steering rules dictate how traffic is directed through security services. Panorama can push these rules to ensure traffic is properly inspected.
Palo Alto Networks NSX Integration
Security group assignment of virtual machines (VMs):
Panorama can push security group information, ensuring that VMs are dynamically assigned to the appropriate security policies.
Palo Alto Networks NSX Integration Guide
Which two configuration options does Palo Alto Networks recommend for outbound high availability (HA) design in Amazon Web Services using a VM-Series firewall? (Choose two.)
Transit Gateway and Security VPC:
Using a transit gateway in conjunction with a Security VPC is a recommended design for outbound high availability (HA) in AWS. This configuration ensures that traffic can be routed efficiently and securely through the VM-Series firewalls deployed in the Security VPC.
Palo Alto Networks AWS Design Guide
Transit VPC and Security VPC:
Another recommended approach is to use a Transit VPC along with a Security VPC. The Transit VPC provides a centralized routing hub, while the Security VPC hosts the VM-Series firewalls to inspect and secure outbound traffic.
Palo Alto Networks AWS Transit VPC Guide
