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How does the Cisco AnyConnect AMP Module help to protect customer's networks?
The correct answer is D. AnyConnect can deploy AMP for Endpoints for Windows or OSX. Option D is correct because the Cisco AnyConnect AMP Module functions as a deployment vehicle, allowing administrators to push the AMP for Endpoints agent onto Windows and macOS machines as part of the AnyConnect client installation - extending endpoint malware protection…
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How does the Cisco AnyConnect AMP Module help to protect customer's networks?
Options
- AAMP is a unified agent that combines posture check and authentication across wired wireless,
- BAMP Module can profile devices before allowing them to connect
- CAMP provides highly secure access for select enterprise mobile applications
- DAnyConnect can deploy AMP for Endpoints for Windows or OSX
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- D92% (22)
Explanation
Option D is correct because the Cisco AnyConnect AMP Module functions as a deployment vehicle, allowing administrators to push the AMP for Endpoints agent onto Windows and macOS machines as part of the AnyConnect client installation - extending endpoint malware protection across the network without requiring a separate rollout.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A describes the Network Access Manager (NAM) module, which handles 802.1X authentication and posture across wired/wireless - not AMP's function.
- B describes device profiling, a capability associated with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) or the posture module, not AMP.
- C describes per-app VPN or mobile security features (closer to Cisco's mobile solutions), not AMP's purpose.
Memory tip: Think of the AMP Module as a "trojan horse for good" - AnyConnect secretly carries and installs the AMP for Endpoints agent onto the machine. AMP = malware protection, not authentication, profiling, or mobile access.
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