Palo Alto Networks System Engineer – Strata — Question 74

In which step of the Palo Alto Networks Five-Step Zero Trust Methodology would an organization's critical data, applications, assets, and services (DAAS) be identified?

Answer options

• A. Step 1: Define the protect surface.
• B. Step 4: Create the Zero Trust policy.
• C. Step 3: Architect a Zero Trust network.
• D. Step 2: Map the transaction flows.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because Step 1 focuses on defining the protect surface, which involves identifying critical data, applications, assets, and services. The other options relate to subsequent steps in the Zero Trust methodology, which build upon the foundation established in Step 1.