Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 57

An administrator has been asked to configure a Palo Alto Networks NGFW to provide protection against worms and trojans.
Which Security Profile type will protect against worms and trojans?

Answer options

• A. Anti-Spyware
• B. Instruction Prevention
• C. File Blocking
• D. Antivirus

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Antivirus, as it is specifically designed to detect and protect against malicious software, including worms and trojans. Anti-Spyware (A) focuses on spyware threats, Instruction Prevention (B) is not relevant to malware, and File Blocking (C) restricts certain file types rather than scanning for malware.