Palo Alto Networks PSE-DataCenter Exam - Topic 5 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for Palo Alto Networks's PSE-DataCenter exam

Question #: 22
Topic #: 5

A client has a sensitive application server in their data center and is particularly concerned about session flooding because of denial of-service attacks.

How can the Palo Alto Networks NGFW be configured to specifically protect this server against session floods originating from a single IP address?

ADefine a custom App-ID to ensure that only legitimate application traffic reaches the server

BAdd QoS Profiles to throttle incoming requests

CAdd a tuned DoS Protection Profile

DAdd an Anti-Spyware Profile to block attacking IP address

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Suggested Answer: C

by Daisy at Apr 03, 2026, 03:52 PM

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Emelda

21 hours ago

I vaguely recall that Anti-Spyware profiles are more about malware, so I don't think D is the best option here.

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Yuriko

6 days ago

I think we practiced a similar question where we had to choose between DoS profiles and App-IDs. I lean towards C again, but A could be relevant too.

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Elza

11 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like adding QoS profiles could help manage the traffic too.

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Blondell

16 days ago

I remember we discussed DoS protection profiles in class, so I think option C might be the right choice.

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