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PCNSA · Question #427

Where in the PAN-OS GUI can an administrator monitor the rule usage for a specified period of time?

The correct answer is B. Policies > Policy Optimizer. The Policy Optimizer is a feature in the PAN-OS GUI that allows an administrator to monitor the rule usage for a specified period of time, as well as optimize the security policies based on the traffic logs and recommendations. The Policy Optimizer can help the administrator to…

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Policy Evaluation and Management

Question

Where in the PAN-OS GUI can an administrator monitor the rule usage for a specified period of time?

Options

  • AObjects > Schedules
  • BPolicies > Policy Optimizer
  • CMonitor > Packet Capture
  • DMonitor > Reports

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    88% (35)
  • C
    8% (3)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

The Policy Optimizer is a feature in the PAN-OS GUI that allows an administrator to monitor the rule usage for a specified period of time, as well as optimize the security policies based on the traffic logs and recommendations. The Policy Optimizer can help the administrator to improve the security posture, reduce the attack surface, and simplify the policy management. The Policy Optimizer can be accessed from Policies > Policy Optimizer in the PAN-OS GUI.

Topics

#Policy Optimizer#rule usage monitoring#security policy management#PAN-OS GUI

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