Which two types of profiles are needed to create an authentication sequence? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. Authentication profile C. Server profile. An authentication sequence chains multiple authentication methods together, and requires exactly two profile types to function: an Authentication Profile (B), which defines the authentication method and policies (e.g., LDAP, RADIUS, local database), and a Server Profile (C)…

Submitted by diego_uy· Apr 18, 2026Configure

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ASecurity profile
BAuthentication profile
CServer profile
DInterface Management profile

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A
4% (1)
B
88% (22)
D
8% (2)

Explanation

An authentication sequence chains multiple authentication methods together, and requires exactly two profile types to function: an Authentication Profile (B), which defines the authentication method and policies (e.g., LDAP, RADIUS, local database), and a Server Profile (C), which specifies the connection details to the backend authentication server (hostname, port, credentials). Together, the Server Profile tells the firewall where to send credentials, while the Authentication Profile tells it how to handle the authentication process.

Distractors: A Security Profile is used for threat prevention (antivirus, URL filtering, etc.) - it has no role in authentication. An Interface Management Profile (D) controls which management services are allowed on an interface (SSH, HTTPS, ping), not how users authenticate.

Memory tip: Think "AS" - Authentication profile + Server profile. The server profile is the destination (where to authenticate), and the authentication profile is the rulebook (how to authenticate).

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#Authentication Profiles#Server Profiles#User Authentication#Firewall Configuration

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