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

Which threat detection system can monitor the traffic traversing within the VPC boundary?

1. Advanced URL Filtering

2. Cloud IDS

3. Threat monitoring

4. Global Protect

The correct answer is: Cloud IDS

The correct choice is Cloud IDS. This solution is specifically designed to provide visibility into network activities within Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) by analyzing the traffic that passes through them. Cloud IDS operates by inspecting traffic at the network layer, enabling it to identify and respond to potential threats, such as unauthorized access or malicious activities. This capability is particularly important in cloud environments, where traditional perimeter defenses may not be fully effective. By monitoring the traffic within the VPC boundary, Cloud IDS can help organizations protect their cloud assets against evolving cyber threats. In contrast, Advanced URL Filtering focuses on managing and filtering URL access to protect against web-based threats but is limited to web traffic and does not provide comprehensive traffic monitoring within a VPC. Threat monitoring, while it does involve observing activities to detect anomalies or security breaches, may not specifically target traffic within VPCs. GlobalProtect is primarily focused on establishing secure connections for remote users and does not inherently provide monitoring for VPC traffic. Thus, Cloud IDS stands out as the most suitable solution for monitoring traffic within VPC boundaries.