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PCNSE Exam - Question 96


Which two methods can be used to verify firewall connectivity to AutoFocus? (Choose two.)

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Correct Answer: AB

To verify firewall connectivity to AutoFocus, you can use the test command in the CLI to directly check the connectivity status, which provides a reliable method for checking the link to AutoFocus. Additionally, the WebUI Dashboard AutoFocus widget offers a visual confirmation and ongoing status of the connection, making both these methods suitable for confirming connectivity.

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jordan_gsiOptions: DE
Mar 31, 2021

DE https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/9-0/pan-os-admin/threat-prevention/learn-more-about-and-assess-threats/assess-firewall-artifacts-with-autofocus/enable-autofocus-threat-intelligence.html

GivemeMoney
Jan 16, 2022

Seems this question may be outdated https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-1/pan-os-admin/threat-prevention/learn-more-about-and-assess-threats/assess-firewall-artifacts-with-autofocus/enable-autofocus-threat-intelligence.html steps 1 and 2 describe D and E to enable autofocus. steps 4 is the answer: "Test the connection between the firewall and AutoFocus.: -On the firewall, select Monitor>Logs>Traffic. -Verify that you can Assess Firewall Artifacts with AutoFocus." But no answers to select for those...

secdaddyOptions: AB
Oct 5, 2022

A seems possible if one has the destination IP information but would only check L3/L4 Why not B? For example the autofocus dashboard alerts widget which presumably wouldn't have any alerts if the firewall were not connected to autofocus? https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/autofocus/autofocus-admin/autofocus-alerts/view-alerts-in-autofocus#id988b3d9f-7526-4ec6-9ece-e7e4e70b6156 C these logs are presumably not visible to us as they're PAN cloud to PAN cloud? D seems this would only confirm firewall to portal connectivity for license activation E doesn't check connectivity Overall a poorly worded question. I agree DE are steps to connecting and are maybe best but maybe AB are possible to actually 'verify connectivity' ?

Knowledge33
Jun 6, 2023

license is the most important. You can't use AutoFocus without license.

fatespbOptions: AE
Sep 17, 2021

I would prefer A and E.

Elvenking
Apr 10, 2022

test commands are used to verify whether a particular traffic would pass, get blocked or finally how it would be recognized by the firewall. I think "test' would a last resort and out of scope.

TAKUM1yOptions: DE
Sep 28, 2022

https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/threat-prevention/learn-more-about-and-assess-threats/assess-firewall-artifacts-with-autofocus/enable-autofocus-threat-intelligence#id9ac4f191-abbf-4483-8a43-57bc137038ce

MarshpillowzOptions: DE
Jan 24, 2024

D and E appear to be correct

jeremykebirOptions: AB
Jun 26, 2024

Sorry to all of you, but only A & B check the well connectivity with Auto Focus :) Good luck