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Which port security violation mode allows from valid MAC addresses to pass but blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses?

The correct answer is C. protect. The 'protect' port security violation mode allows traffic from valid MAC addresses to pass but silently blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses without any notifications or port shutdown.

Submitted by dimitri_ru· Mar 5, 2026

Question

Which port security violation mode allows from valid MAC addresses to pass but blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses?

Options

  • Arestrict
  • Bshutdown
  • Cprotect
  • Dshutdown VLAN

How the community answered

(63 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    89% (56)
  • D
    6% (4)

Why each option

The 'protect' port security violation mode allows traffic from valid MAC addresses to pass but silently blocks traffic from invalid MAC addresses without any notifications or port shutdown.

Arestrict

In 'restrict' mode, the port drops packets from unauthorized MAC addresses and also sends a syslog message, increments a violation counter, and sends an SNMP trap, which is more aggressive than simply blocking.

Bshutdown

In 'shutdown' mode, the port immediately err-disables and turns off the port when a security violation occurs, effectively blocking all traffic until manually re-enabled.

CprotectCorrect

In 'protect' mode, a port configured with port security will drop packets from source MAC addresses that are not among the allowed secure MAC addresses, but it will not send notifications or shut down the port.

Dshutdown VLAN

'Shutdown VLAN' is not a standard port security violation mode; port security violations typically affect the specific port itself.

Concept tested: Cisco port security violation modes

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3560/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/3560scg/swportsec.html

Topics

#Port security#Port security violation modes#MAC address filtering

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