A company wants to implement a three-tier approach to separate the web, database, and application servers. A security administrator must harden the environment. Which of the following is the best…

The correct answer is C. Implementing microsegmentation on the server VLANs. Microsegmentation is the best solution to separate and harden the environment. It involves creating granular security controls within the network to restrict communication between servers in different tiers (web, database, application) while allowing necessary communication…

Submitted by mike_84· Mar 6, 2026Security Architecture

Question

A company wants to implement a three-tier approach to separate the web, database, and application servers. A security administrator must harden the environment. Which of the following is the best solution?

Options

ADeploying a VPN to prevent remote locations from accessing server VLANs
BConfiguring a SASE solution to restrict users to server communication
CImplementing microsegmentation on the server VLANs
Dinstalling a firewall and making it the network core

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A
10% (4)
B
3% (1)
C
83% (33)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

Microsegmentation is the best solution to separate and harden the environment. It involves creating granular security controls within the network to restrict communication between servers in different tiers (web, database, application) while allowing necessary communication. This limits the attack surface and improves security by preventing lateral movement within the network.

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