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

What is a function of SSL/TLS decryption?
B) It reveals malware within web-based traffic.
A) It applies to unknown threat detection only.
C) It protects users from social engineering.
D) It identifies loT devices on the internet.

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

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's Cybersecurity-Practitioner exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 2
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What is a function of SSL/TLS decryption?

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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.


by Ashlyn at Apr 08, 2026, 12:14 AM

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Curtis
14 hours ago
True, but B is more specific to malware. That's crucial.
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Merri
6 days ago
But what about A? Unknown threats need detection too.
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Filiberto
11 days ago
Agreed! Malware hiding in encrypted traffic is a big issue.
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Carlene
16 days ago
I think B is the best choice. It helps find malware in traffic.
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Annamae
21 days ago
B definitely covers the main purpose of decryption.
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Domonique
26 days ago
D is irrelevant here. It’s not about IoT devices.
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Rachael
1 month ago
C sounds interesting, but it’s not the main function.
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Jacquelyne
1 month ago
I’m not sure about A. It’s too limited in scope.
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Corinne
1 month ago
Agreed! SSL/TLS decryption helps reveal hidden threats.
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Audra
2 months ago
I think B is the best answer. It’s crucial for spotting malware.
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Olene
2 months ago
Totally agree with B, it's crucial for security!
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Willodean
2 months ago
I thought it was more about privacy than identifying IoT devices.
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Delfina
2 months ago
Definitely not A, that's way too limited.
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Raymon
4 months ago
Wait, does it really protect against social engineering?
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Cherri
4 months ago
B is correct, it helps find malware in traffic.
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Kirk
4 months ago
I’m confused about the role of SSL/TLS in identifying IoT devices; that doesn’t seem right to me.
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Elenore
4 months ago
I feel like option B makes the most sense since it deals with web-based traffic, but what about the other options?
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Alishia
5 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.
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Stefany
5 months ago
I think SSL/TLS decryption is mainly about revealing malware in web traffic, but I'm not entirely sure.
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