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SY0-701 · Question #777

SY0-701 Question #777: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Security zones. By placing servers and workstations into separate security zones (network segments) with controlled access between them, the organization would prevent a compromised workstation from directly reaching the confidential servers. This isolation stops lateral movement without needing

Submitted by zhang_li· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

An organization keeps servers with confidential information in the same network as workstations. An attacker compromises a workstation and moves laterally to a server. Which of the following could have prevented the attacker from accessing the server?

Options

  • ALoad balancers
  • BSecurity zones
  • CVirtual private networks
  • DProxy servers

Explanation

By placing servers and workstations into separate security zones (network segments) with controlled access between them, the organization would prevent a compromised workstation from directly reaching the confidential servers. This isolation stops lateral movement without needing VPNs, proxies, or load balancers.

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