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CNX-001 · Question #11

After a malicious actor used an open port in a company's lobby, a network architect needs to enhance network security. The solution must enable: - Security posture check - Auto remediation…

The correct answer is D. NAC. NAC solutions perform health-and-posture assessments before granting network access, authenticate both devices and users, automatically quarantine or remediate noncompliant machines, and enforce dynamic isolation policies, fully satisfying all four requirements.

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Question

After a malicious actor used an open port in a company's lobby, a network architect needs to enhance network security. The solution must enable:

  • Security posture check
  • Auto remediation capabilities
  • Network isolation
  • Device and user authentication

Which of the following technologies best meets these requirements?

Options

  • AIPS
  • BMicrosegmentation
  • C802.1X
  • DNAC

How the community answered

(20 responses)
  • A
    10% (2)
  • B
    10% (2)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    75% (15)

Explanation

NAC solutions perform health-and-posture assessments before granting network access, authenticate both devices and users, automatically quarantine or remediate noncompliant machines, and enforce dynamic isolation policies, fully satisfying all four requirements.

Topics

#Network Access Control (NAC)#Network Security#Authentication#Posture Assessment

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