156-215.80 · Question #529
Identity Awareness allows the Security Administrator to configure network access based on which of the following?
The correct answer is C. Network location, identity of a user, and identity of a machine. Check Point Identity Awareness grants access control based on three dimensions: network location, user identity, and machine identity.
Question
Identity Awareness allows the Security Administrator to configure network access based on which of the following?
Options
- AName of the application, identity of the user, and identity of the machine
- BIdentity of the machine, username, and certificate
- CNetwork location, identity of a user, and identity of a machine
- DBrowser-Based Authentication, identity of a user, and network location
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C92% (49)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
Check Point Identity Awareness grants access control based on three dimensions: network location, user identity, and machine identity.
Application identity is a function of the Application Control blade, not Identity Awareness; Identity Awareness does not classify by application name.
While machine identity and username are valid Identity Awareness attributes, certificate-based identification is a VPN or HTTPS Inspection concept, not a core Identity Awareness dimension.
Identity Awareness extends the standard IP-based policy by adding user identity (who is logged in), machine identity (which device is being used), and network location (where the connection originates). These three attributes together allow granular, role-based access control policies beyond simple IP addresses.
Browser-Based Authentication is one method for acquiring identity data (via Captive Portal), but it is an acquisition method, not a dimension of access control alongside user identity and network location.
Concept tested: Check Point Identity Awareness access control dimensions
Source: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81_IdentityAwareness_AdminGuide/Topics-IDAG/Identity-Awareness-Overview.htm
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