Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 599

Which function is handled by the management plane (control plane) of a Palo Alto Networks firewall?

Answer options

• A. logging
• B. signature matching for content inspection
• C. Quality of Service
• D. IPSec tunnel standup

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The management plane is responsible for logging, which involves collecting and storing information about traffic and events. The other options, such as signature matching, Quality of Service, and IPSec tunnel setup, are tasks performed by the data plane, not the management plane.