Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Easy
A security engineer is evaluating Prisma Cloud's capabilities for managing compliance across their multi-cloud environment. They need to ensure that all cloud resources adhere to internal security baselines and external regulatory frameworks like PCI DSS and GDPR. Which core Prisma Cloud feature is primarily responsible for continuously assessing cloud configurations against defined rules and standards?
- ANetwork Explorer
- BCompliance Policies
- CAttack Path Analysis
- DAutomated Remediation
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Compliance Policies
Compliance Policies in Prisma Cloud are specifically designed to continuously evaluate cloud resource configurations against predefined and custom security standards and regulatory frameworks.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Network Explorer focuses on visualizing network topology and traffic flows, not compliance assessment.
- C. Attack Path Analysis identifies potential routes attackers could take, which is distinct from continuous compliance assessment.
- D. Automated Remediation acts on policy violations but is not the feature that defines and assesses the compliance itself.
Prisma Cloud Compliance Policies
Prisma Cloud Compliance Policies are predefined or custom rules that continuously evaluate cloud resource configurations against security best practices and regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
- Assess cloud configurations against standards.
- Include industry benchmarks and regulatory frameworks.
- Can be customized to organizational needs.
Memory trick: Compliance is about following the rules, like a strict librarian.