Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) — Question 205

An administrator would like to protect against inbound threats such as buffer overflows and illegal code execution.

Which Security profile should be used?

Answer options

• A. Vulnerability protection
• B. Anti-spyware
• C. URL filtering
• D. Antivirus

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Vulnerability protection, as it specifically targets and mitigates risks associated with buffer overflows and illegal code execution. The other options, while important, focus on different aspects of security; Anti-spyware addresses spyware threats, URL filtering controls web access, and Antivirus is primarily focused on malware detection and removal.