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An engineer is configuring secure web access (HTTPS) to a Palo Alto Networks firewall for management. Which profile should be configured to ensure that management access via web browsers is…

The correct answer is B. An SSL/TLS Service profile should be configured with a certificate assigned. An SSL/TLS Service profile defines which certificate and protocol versions are used when the firewall presents itself as an SSL/TLS server - including for HTTPS management access. Assigning a certificate signed by a trusted CA to this profile ensures browsers trust the…

Submitted by noor.lb· Apr 18, 2026Deploy and Configure

Question

An engineer is configuring secure web access (HTTPS) to a Palo Alto Networks firewall for management. Which profile should be configured to ensure that management access via web browsers is encrypted with a trusted certificate?

Options

  • AA Certificate profile should be configured with a trusted root CA
  • BAn SSL/TLS Service profile should be configured with a certificate assigned.
  • CAn Interface Management profile with HTTP and HTTPS enabled should be configured.
  • DAn Authentication profile with the allow list of users should be configured.

How the community answered

(42 responses)
  • A
    7% (3)
  • B
    88% (37)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

An SSL/TLS Service profile defines which certificate and protocol versions are used when the firewall presents itself as an SSL/TLS server - including for HTTPS management access. Assigning a certificate signed by a trusted CA to this profile ensures browsers trust the connection. A Certificate profile (A) is used for authenticating clients, not serving certificates. An Interface Management profile (C) controls which services are allowed but does not bind a specific certificate. An Authentication profile (D) defines how users authenticate, not how the TLS session is secured.

Topics

#HTTPS Management#SSL/TLS Service Profile#Certificates

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