Palo Alto Networks Exam NetSec-Pro Topic 4 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's NetSec-Pro exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 4

Which set of attributes is used by IoT Security to identify and classify appliances on a network when determining Device-ID?

AIP address, network traffic patterns, and device type

BMAC address, device manufacturer, and operating system

CHostname, application usage, and encryption method

DDevice model, firmware version, and user credential

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Suggested Answer: B

IoT Security uses MAC address, device manufacturer, and OS information to identify and classify devices via Device-ID.

''IoT Security uses passive network traffic analysis to fingerprint devices based on the MAC address, manufacturer, and operating system to ensure accurate classification.''

(Source: IoT Security Device-ID and Classification)

These attributes provide a robust, manufacturer-agnostic method to fingerprint IoT devices.

by Mitzie at Jun 10, 2025, 07:44 PM

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