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300-710 · Question #171

An engineer integrates Cisco FMC and Cisco ISE using pxGrid. Which role is assigned for Cisco FMC?

The correct answer is D. client. When Cisco FMC integrates with Cisco ISE using pxGrid, FMC assumes the role of a client, subscribing to and consuming security context information provided by ISE.

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Question

An engineer integrates Cisco FMC and Cisco ISE using pxGrid. Which role is assigned for Cisco FMC?

Options

  • Aserver
  • Bcontroller
  • Cpublisher
  • Dclient

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    87% (27)

Why each option

When Cisco FMC integrates with Cisco ISE using pxGrid, FMC assumes the role of a client, subscribing to and consuming security context information provided by ISE.

Aserver

The term 'server' is too general; Cisco ISE is the dedicated pxGrid server/publisher in this integration.

Bcontroller

'Controller' is not a standard pxGrid role assigned for integration.

Cpublisher

'Publisher' is the role typically assigned to Cisco ISE, which provides the security context, not to FMC.

DclientCorrect

In the pxGrid architecture, Cisco ISE typically acts as the pxGrid publisher, providing security context information, while devices like Cisco FMC act as pxGrid clients, subscribing to and consuming that information for policy enforcement or intelligence.

Concept tested: Cisco FMC-ISE pxGrid integration roles

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firepower/70/configuration/guide/fpmc-config-guide-70/fpmc-config-guide-70_chapter_0110.html

Topics

#Cisco FMC#Cisco ISE#pxGrid#Integration roles

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