Palo Alto Networks (PANW) System Engineer (PSE) Practice Exam

Which profile is used to categorize content?

1. URL Filtering

2. Threat Prevention

3. Zero Trust

4. Data Loss Prevention

The correct answer is: URL Filtering

The URL Filtering profile is specifically designed to categorize content on the web. This functionality allows administrators to control access to websites based on their content type by classifying them into various categories, such as social media, gambling, or shopping. By leveraging URL filtering, organizations can enforce security policies that restrict access to potentially harmful or non-work-related sites, thereby reducing the risk of exposure to threats associated with inappropriate or unsafe content. In the context of the other choices, Threat Prevention focuses on identifying and blocking malware and malicious activities rather than categorizing web content. Zero Trust is more of a security framework that assumes all entities, inside or outside the network, must be verified before being granted access, rather than categorizing content. Data Loss Prevention is aimed at preventing sensitive information from being lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized users, which again does not relate directly to categorizing content. Therefore, URL Filtering stands out as the correct choice for the task of categorizing content on the internet.