Which two tools should a systems engineer use to showcase the benefit of an evaluation that a customer has just concluded?

After a customer evaluation or Proof of Concept (PoC), a systems engineer needs to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the solution. The Security Lifecycle Review (SLR) report is used to analyze the traffic logs collected during the evaluation. It highlights the applications, users, and threats on the network, providing a clear picture of the risks that the firewall identified and mitigated. The Best Practice Assessment (BPA) is used to analyze the firewall's final configuration, demonstrating that it is deployed securely and optimally according to vendor recommendations.

C. The Firewall Sizing Guide is a pre-sales tool used before an evaluation to select the appropriate hardware model based on performance requirements.
D. Golden Images are standardized configuration templates used for deployment consistency. They are part of the setup process, not a tool for showcasing evaluation results.

1. Palo Alto Networks. (2023). Security Lifecycle Review (SLR) Datasheet. "The SLR report provides a comprehensive analysis of the network traffic to identify potential security risks and areas for improvement... It is a key deliverable following a proof of concept." (p. 1).

2. Palo Alto Networks. (2024). Best Practice Assessment (BPA) At-A-Glance. "Run a BPA to measure adoption of critical capabilities... and demonstrate security improvements after a proof-of-concept." (p. 1).