PCCSE · Question #237
What are the subtypes of configuration policies in Prisma Cloud?
The correct answer is C. Build and Run. In Prisma Cloud, configuration policies have two subtypes: Build and Run. 'Build' policies detect misconfigurations in IaC (Infrastructure as Code) templates before deployment (shift-left security), while 'Run' policies detect misconfigurations in live, deployed cloud resources.
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What are the subtypes of configuration policies in Prisma Cloud?
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- ASecurity and Compliance
- BBuild and Deploy
- CBuild and Run
- DMonitor and Analyze
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A5% (1)
- B5% (1)
- C89% (17)
Explanation
In Prisma Cloud, configuration policies have two subtypes: Build and Run. 'Build' policies detect misconfigurations in IaC (Infrastructure as Code) templates before deployment (shift-left security), while 'Run' policies detect misconfigurations in live, deployed cloud resources. This distinction allows teams to catch issues both pre-deployment and post-deployment. Option A ('Security and Compliance') describes policy categories, not configuration subtypes. Option B ('Build and Deploy') is close but 'Deploy' is not the correct term - it is 'Run'. Option D ('Monitor and Analyze') describes general operational modes, not Prisma Cloud policy subtypes.
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