While responding to a customer RFP, a systems engineer (SE) is presented the question, "How do PANW firewalls enable the mapping of transactions as part of Zero Trust principles?" Which two…

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Options

• AEmphasize Zero Trust as an ideology, and that the customer decides how to align to Zero Trust
• BReinforce the importance of decryption and security protections to verify traffic that is not
• CExplain how the NGFW can be placed in the network so it has visibility into every traffic flow.
• DDescribe how Palo Alto Networks NGFW Security policies are built by using users, applications,

• A
  13% (3)
• B
  9% (2)
• C
  78% (18)

Explanation

Zero Trust is a strategic framework for securing infrastructure and data by eliminating implicit trust and continuously validating every stage of digital interaction. Palo Alto Networks NGFWs are designed with native capabilities to align with Zero Trust principles, such as monitoring transactions, validating identities, and enforcing least-privilege access. The following narratives effectively address the customer's question: Option C (Correct): Placing the NGFW in the network provides visibility into every traffic flow across users, devices, and applications. This allows the firewall to map transactions and enforce Zero Trust principles such as segmenting networks, inspecting all traffic, and controlling access. With features like App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID, the firewall provides granular insights into traffic flows, making it easier to identify and secure transactions. Option D (Correct): Palo Alto Networks NGFWs use security policies based on users, applications, and data objects to align with Zero Trust principles. Instead of relying on IP addresses or ports, policies are enforced based on the application's behavior, the identity of the user, and the sensitivity of the data involved. This mapping ensures that only authorized users can access specific resources, which is a cornerstone of Zero Trust.

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