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PCNSA · Question #7

Choose the option that correctly completes this statement. A Security Profile can block or allow traffic ____________.

The correct answer is B. after it is matched by a security policy rule that allows traffic. After a packet has been allowed by the Security policy, Security Profiles are used to scan packets for threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, spyware, malicious URLs, data exfiltration, and exploitation

Submitted by daniela_cl· Apr 18, 2026Securing Traffic

Question

Choose the option that correctly completes this statement. A Security Profile can block or allow traffic ____________.

Options

  • Aon either the data place or the management plane.
  • Bafter it is matched by a security policy rule that allows traffic.
  • Cbefore it is matched to a Security policy rule.
  • Dafter it is matched by a security policy rule that allows or blocks traffic.

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    87% (33)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    8% (3)

Explanation

After a packet has been allowed by the Security policy, Security Profiles are used to scan packets for threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, spyware, malicious URLs, data exfiltration, and exploitation

Topics

#Security Profiles#Security Policy#Traffic Flow#Packet Processing

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