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A company is implementing a Zero Trust architecture and needs to ensure that every user and device accessing corporate resources is explicitly verified, regardless of their location. Which Palo Alto Networks technology is fundamental to enforcing user-based policies and visibility within this architecture?
- AURL Filtering
- BApp-ID
- CUser-ID
- DGlobalProtect
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. User-ID
User-ID is crucial for Zero Trust as it maps IP addresses to usernames, allowing the NGFW to enforce security policies based on individual users and groups, rather than just IP addresses. This explicit verification is a cornerstone of Zero Trust.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. URL Filtering controls web access based on content, not user identity.
- B. App-ID identifies applications, not users.
- D. GlobalProtect provides secure remote access, but User-ID is what maps the remote user to an identity for policy enforcement.
User-ID
A Palo Alto Networks technology that integrates with directory services (e.g., Active Directory) to map user identities to IP addresses, enabling user-based security policies.
- Provides visibility into who is using applications.
- Enables granular security policies based on users and groups.
- Fundamental for Zero Trust architectures.
Memory trick: User-ID is your ID badge for the Zero Trust club.