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PCNSA · Question #365

Given the detailed log information above, what was the result of the firewall traffic inspection?

The correct answer is D. It was blocked by the Anti-Spyware Profile action. The firewall traffic inspection resulted in the traffic being blocked due to an action triggered by the Anti-Spyware Security profile.

Submitted by amina.ke· Apr 18, 2026Operate

Question

Given the detailed log information above, what was the result of the firewall traffic inspection?

Exhibit

PCNSA question #365 exhibit

Options

  • AIt denied the category DNS phishing.
  • BIt denied the traffic because of unauthorized attempts.
  • CIt was blocked by the Anti-Virus Security profile action.
  • DIt was blocked by the Anti-Spyware Profile action.

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    12% (5)
  • C
    7% (3)
  • D
    76% (31)

Why each option

The firewall traffic inspection resulted in the traffic being blocked due to an action triggered by the Anti-Spyware Security profile.

AIt denied the category DNS phishing.

While DNS phishing is a threat, denying a category is typically a URL Filtering action or a specific DNS policy action, which is distinct from an Anti-Spyware profile block.

BIt denied the traffic because of unauthorized attempts.

"Unauthorized attempts" is a generic term; traffic blocked by an Anti-Spyware profile provides a more precise technical reason for the block.

CIt was blocked by the Anti-Virus Security profile action.

The Anti-Virus Security profile specifically targets viruses and worms; a block by the Anti-Spyware profile indicates a different type of threat detection.

DIt was blocked by the Anti-Spyware Profile action.Correct

The Anti-Spyware Security Profile is designed to protect against spyware and other malicious software, including command-and-control (C2) traffic. When traffic matches a signature or behavior defined in this profile and the profile's action is set to block, the firewall will drop the connection.

Concept tested: Security profile actions (Anti-Spyware)

Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/threat-prevention/anti-spyware/configure-anti-spyware-profiles.html

Topics

#Threat Logs#Security Profiles#Anti-Spyware#Threat Prevention

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