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PCNSE Exam - Question 52


An administrator needs to upgrade a Palo Alto Networks NGFW to the most current version of PAN-OSֲ® software. The firewall has internet connectivity through an Ethernet interface, but no internet connectivity from the management interface. The Security policy has the default security rules and a rule that allows all web- browsing traffic from any to any zone.

What must the administrator configure so that the PAN-OSֲ® software can be upgraded?

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Correct Answer: C

When upgrading a Palo Alto Networks NGFW to the most current version of PAN-OS software, the firewall must be able to access the internet to download the update. Since the management interface does not have internet access, the administrator must configure a service route to direct traffic through the Ethernet interface which has internet connectivity. A security policy rule and other configurations are already in place allowing web-browsing traffic, so setting up the service route is essential to ensure the updates can be downloaded through the correct interface.

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Edu147Option: C
Jul 24, 2019

Correct C https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail?id=kA10g000000Clp3CAC

GioxOption: A
Jun 15, 2020

The correct answer is A. Surely the Service Route should be configured to use the Ethernet interface, but from the question we cannot say if it is already configured. Instead, we know about configured security policy rule, and using a data interface we need a policy to permit "paloalto-updates" application, that is missing

Giox
Jun 15, 2020

Sorry, traffic should be allowed by the intrazone default policy rule, so C is the correct one.

rociohaOption: C
Mar 19, 2021

C Correct

PretorianOption: C
Aug 4, 2022

This one is another typical PANW malicious test question. We all know that a service route is needed. However, the question states web-browsing is being allowed by the policy. PANW updates are not delivered over web-browsing. Therefore, a new security policy must be added allowing app-ID "paloalto-updates", ssl, and web-browsing on application default service/port. Just something to consider. In summary, I'm not sure if "C" is the correct answer, or "A"

secdaddy
Oct 4, 2022

"...and a rule that allows all web- browsing traffic from any to any zone." There's no mention of app-ID in the question and from this we know that http(s) are allowed outgoing.

secdaddy
Oct 4, 2022

Also we know that without the service route it clearly will not work so C is the best answer.

KAAKOption: C
Jul 29, 2020

C: Service Route https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail?id=kA10g000000Clp3CAC

shaneOption: C
Feb 21, 2021

Answer:C

datasec919Option: A
Jun 12, 2020

we can add security rule for management interface IP. so i think correct option is A

YelamOption: C
Jan 21, 2021

C is correct answer

Silent_SanctuaryOption: C
May 25, 2020

Correct Answer is C Service Route > Palo Alto Networks Services > Internet/Untrust Zone

RipuOption: C
Jun 12, 2020

Answer:C

lol1000Option: C
Oct 29, 2020

c https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail?id=kA10g000000Clp3CAC

PacketFairyOption: C
Nov 20, 2020

The management port is an isolated host interface. By default, everything uses this port (DNS, Auth, NTP, updates). If this port has no internet access, "service routes" can be used to perform these services on a router/firewall interface.

sov4Option: C
Jul 29, 2023

C. intra-zone default rule takes care of the security rule since it'll be sourced from the ethernet interface. Only thing left is the service route.

CaglartOption: C
Nov 17, 2023

Correct C

TeachTrooperOption: C
Jan 23, 2024

Mentioning the extra security rule is just to trick us into picking A. The default ruleset has a intrazone rule that allows any/any. So if the service route points to the ethernet interface providing the internet connection all paloalto-updates etc. requests will be allowed by the default intrazone policy.

MarshpillowzOption: C
Jan 23, 2024

C is correct

bing2021Option: C
Jul 5, 2024

service route, pick dp interface.