Palo Alto Networks Network Security Generalist — Question 14

Which action is only taken during slow path in the NGFW policy?

Answer options

• A. Session lookup
• B. SSL/TLS decryption
• C. Layer 2-Layer 4 firewall processing
• D. Security policy lookup

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, SSL/TLS decryption, as this process requires more resources and time, thus it is handled in the slow path. The other options, such as session lookup, Layer 2-Layer 4 firewall processing, and security policy lookup, can be performed in the fast path, which is optimized for speed.