Palo Alto Networks Exam PCNSA Topic 1 Question 75 Discussion

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Which feature enables an administrator to review the Security policy rule base for unused rules?

ASecurity policy tags

BTest Policy Match

CView Rulebase as Groups

DPolicy Optimizer

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Suggested Answer: D

The Policy Optimizer feature enables an administrator to review the Security policy rule base for unused rules, unused applications, and shadowed rules. The Policy Optimizer provides information and recommendations to help optimize the Security policy rules and reduce the attack surface.The Policy Optimizer can also identify rules that can be converted to use App-ID instead of port-based criteria12.Reference:Policy Optimizer,Tips & Tricks: How to Identify Unused Policies on a Palo Alto Networks Device

by Shakira at Sep 16, 2024, 02:19 PM

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Soledad

2 months ago

Policy Optimizer? Sounds like it could optimize my workout routine too. Maybe I should give it a try, haha.

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Martina

18 days ago

A) Security policy tags

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Leoma

19 days ago

Definitely worth checking out then!

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Misty

20 days ago

D) Policy Optimizer

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Rikki

26 days ago

Haha, that would be interesting to see! Maybe it can optimize your security policy rules too.

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Leonida

29 days ago

D) Policy Optimizer

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Elza

1 months ago

C) View Rulebase as Groups

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Kina

1 months ago

B) Test Policy Match

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Lawana

2 months ago

A) Security policy tags

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Naomi

2 months ago

Security policy tags? What is this, a fashion show? I need something more practical to manage my rules.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

View Rulebase as Groups could be useful, but I'm not sure it's specifically for reviewing unused rules. Hmm, tough call.

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Fabiola

2 months ago

C) View Rulebase as Groups can also help identify unused rules by grouping them together.

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Albert

2 months ago

D) Policy Optimizer is designed to review and optimize the rule base.

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Arlette

2 months ago

A) Security policy tags could help identify unused rules.

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Effie

2 months ago

Test Policy Match seems like the most direct approach to reviewing the rule base. I'd give that a shot.

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Tawna

1 months ago

Security policy tags could help organize and identify unused rules more efficiently.

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Narcisa

1 months ago

View Rulebase as Groups might provide a different perspective on the rule base.

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James

1 months ago

I think Policy Optimizer could also be helpful in identifying unused rules.

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Sheridan

1 months ago

I agree, Test Policy Match is a good option to review the rule base.

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Jillian

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) View Rulebase as Groups could also help in reviewing unused rules.

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Marylin

3 months ago

The Policy Optimizer sounds like the way to go here. I've used it before to clean up our security policy and it's really helpful.

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Elly

2 months ago

Viewing Rulebase as Groups can also provide a different perspective on the security policy.

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Paola

2 months ago

Test Policy Match is another useful feature for checking if rules are being used.

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Luisa

2 months ago

I think using Security policy tags can also help in reviewing the rule base.

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Sylvie

2 months ago

I agree, the Policy Optimizer is a great tool for cleaning up unused rules.

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Chau

3 months ago

I agree with Talia, Policy Optimizer makes sense for reviewing unused rules.

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Talia

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) Policy Optimizer.

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