NETSEC-GENERALIST Question #26: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Data Filtering. To prevent data exfiltration in outbound traffic, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) must have the following security profiles configured and updated: Data Filtering ( Correct) Detects and prevents sensitive data leaks in outbound traffic. Monitors for Personally Identifiable Info

Threat Prevention Configuration

Question

Which two security profiles must be updated to prevent data exfiltration in outbound traffic on NGFWs? (Choose two.)

Options

AData Filtering
BDoS Protection
CFile Blocking
DAntivirus

Explanation

To prevent data exfiltration in outbound traffic, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) must have the following security profiles configured and updated: Data Filtering ( Correct) Detects and prevents sensitive data leaks in outbound traffic. Monitors for Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial data, and intellectual property. Can alert, block, or quarantine attempts to send confidential information externally. File Blocking ( Correct) Prevents unauthorized file transfers over email, cloud storage, and web uploads. Blocks file types commonly used for exfiltration, such as .zip, .docx, .csv, and .txt. Helps stop covert data exfiltration through disguised files.

Topics

#Data Exfiltration#Security Profiles#Palo Alto Networks NGFW#Content Filtering

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