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700-765 · Question #130

Which feature of AnyConnect provides better access security across wired and wireless connections with 802.1X?

The correct answer is B. Secure Layer 2 Network Access. AnyConnect's Secure Layer 2 Network Access feature, delivered by the Network Access Manager module, handles 802.1X supplicant authentication for wired and wireless connections.

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Question

Which feature of AnyConnect provides better access security across wired and wireless connections with 802.1X?

Options

  • ATrusted Network Detection
  • BSecure Layer 2 Network Access
  • CFlexible AAA Options
  • DAnyConnect with AMP

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • B
    92% (24)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

AnyConnect's Secure Layer 2 Network Access feature, delivered by the Network Access Manager module, handles 802.1X supplicant authentication for wired and wireless connections.

ATrusted Network Detection

Trusted Network Detection determines whether the endpoint is on a trusted network to trigger or bypass the VPN tunnel, but does not perform 802.1X authentication.

BSecure Layer 2 Network AccessCorrect

Secure Layer 2 Network Access via the AnyConnect Network Access Manager manages 802.1X supplicant authentication for both wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi interfaces, enforcing identity-based access at the data link layer before any IP connectivity is established.

CFlexible AAA Options

Flexible AAA Options refers to broad authentication framework support in products like Cisco ISE and is not a specific AnyConnect module tied to 802.1X.

DAnyConnect with AMP

AnyConnect with AMP provides endpoint malware protection through the Advanced Malware Protection module and is entirely unrelated to 802.1X network access control.

Concept tested: AnyConnect Network Access Manager 802.1X Layer 2 security

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/vpn_client/anyconnect/anyconnect49/administration/guide/b_AnyConnect_Administrator_Guide_4-9/configure-network-access-manager.html

Topics

#AnyConnect#802.1X#Layer 2 security#wired wireless access

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