What is the primary purpose of Secure ZTP?

While secure provisioning might involve encryption for communication during setup, Secure ZTP's primary purpose is not to encrypt all network traffic across the entire network.

Secure ZTP focuses on initial device provisioning; real-time threat detection and mitigation are functions of Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDS/NIPS) or endpoint security solutions.

Secure ZTP enhances the automation capabilities of ZTP by integrating security mechanisms like device authentication, secure image verification, and encrypted communication channels. This ensures that new network devices are provisioned automatically while maintaining a high level of security from the moment they are powered on.

Secure remote access for management is a general security feature (e.g., SSH, VPN) for operational phases, whereas Secure ZTP specifically targets the initial, automated setup process.