Discuss Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity-Practitioner Exam Topic 2 Question 9

What is a function of SSL/TLS decryption?

AIt applies to unknown threat detection only.

BIt reveals malware within web-based traffic.

CIt protects users from social engineering.

DIt identifies loT devices on the internet.

Suggested Answer: B

SSL/TLS decryption allows security tools to inspect encrypted traffic, enabling them to detect hidden malware, command-and-control communication, or data exfiltration that would otherwise bypass inspection if left encrypted.

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21 comments · newest first

Andra 1 month ago

D is interesting, but not really about decryption functions.

Nakisha 1 month ago

C sounds good for user protection, but not directly related.

Curtis 2 months ago

True, but B is more specific to malware. That's crucial.

Merri 2 months ago

But what about A? Unknown threats need detection too.

Filiberto 2 months ago

Agreed! Malware hiding in encrypted traffic is a big issue.

Carlene 2 months ago

I think B is the best choice. It helps find malware in traffic.

Annamae 2 months ago

B definitely covers the main purpose of decryption.

Domonique 2 months ago

D is irrelevant here. It’s not about IoT devices.

Rachael 3 months ago

C sounds interesting, but it’s not the main function.

Jacquelyne 3 months ago

I’m not sure about A. It’s too limited in scope.

Corinne 3 months ago

Agreed! SSL/TLS decryption helps reveal hidden threats.

Audra 3 months ago

I think B is the best answer. It’s crucial for spotting malware.

Olene 3 months ago

Totally agree with B, it's crucial for security!

Willodean 3 months ago

I thought it was more about privacy than identifying IoT devices.

Delfina 4 months ago

Definitely not A, that's way too limited.

Raymon 5 months ago

Wait, does it really protect against social engineering?

Cherri 5 months ago

B is correct, it helps find malware in traffic.

Kirk 6 months ago

I’m confused about the role of SSL/TLS in identifying IoT devices; that doesn’t seem right to me.

Elenore 6 months ago

I feel like option B makes the most sense since it deals with web-based traffic, but what about the other options?

Alishia 6 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the answer was related to detecting threats, but I can't recall the specifics.

Stefany 6 months ago

I think SSL/TLS decryption is mainly about revealing malware in web traffic, but I'm not entirely sure.

Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity-Practitioner Exam - Topic 2 Question 9 Discussion