PCNSA Practice Exam 2025 – Full Prep for Palo Alto Networks Certification

URL Filtering is designed to secure outbound traffic in Palo Alto Networks firewalls by controlling which websites and web content users are allowed to access based on predetermined policies. This feature evaluates and filters web traffic, ensuring that users do not access harmful or inappropriate websites that can pose security risks or violate corporate policies.

When URL Filtering is implemented, organizations can block access to categories of sites deemed unsafe or non-compliant. This is particularly important for preventing data breaches, malware infections, and other security incidents that can result from users inadvertently accessing malicious content online. By providing this level of control over outbound traffic, URL Filtering plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure network environment.

The other options, while important for overall security, do not specifically focus on securing outbound traffic in the same way. Traffic Logs provide visibility into network activity, Application Control manages and restricts specific applications that may pose risks, and Threat Prevention detects and mitigates threats within the network. However, URL Filtering uniquely addresses the control of web content accessed from the inside out, making it essential for securing outbound traffic.