Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) — Question 187

In order to fulfill the corporate requirement to backup the configuration of Panorama and the Panorama-managed firewalls securely, which protocol should you select when adding a new scheduled config export?

Answer options

• A. HTTPS
• B. SMB v3
• C. SCP
• D. FTP

Correct answer: C

Explanation

SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is designed for secure file transfers, making it the best choice for backing up configurations securely. HTTPS is primarily for web traffic and does not specifically cater to file exports in this context. SMB v3 is suitable for network file sharing, while FTP is not secure and is not recommended for sensitive data transfers.