Palo Alto Networks System Engineer – SASE — Question 43

Which secure access service edge (SASE) networking component inspects web-based protocols and traffic to securely connect users to applications?

Answer options

• A. proxy
• B. SD-WAN
• C. secure web gateway (SWG)
• D. cloud access security broker (CASB)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The secure web gateway (SWG) is designed to inspect web traffic and enforce security policies, making it essential for securely connecting users to applications. In contrast, a proxy primarily acts as an intermediary for requests, SD-WAN focuses on optimizing network traffic, and CASB provides security for cloud services rather than specifically inspecting web traffic.