20+ practice questions focused on User And Device Security — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints (SCAZT, 300-740, CCNP Security) (SCAZT) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start User And Device Security PracticeAn administrator needs to ensure that only managed devices can access SaaS applications via Cisco Duo. Which configuration step is mandatory in the Duo Admin Panel to ensure the device is recognized as 'Managed'?
Explanation: To ensure only managed devices access SaaS apps via Duo, the administrator must enable 'Require Device Health' in the application policy and deploy the Duo Device Health application on endpoints. This makes Duo evaluate device posture and treat compliant devices as managed. Trusted Endpoints alone without certificate deployment does not establish managed status.
An organization wants to restrict access to Salesforce to specific IP addresses. Where should this policy be configured?
Explanation: Duo's application policies, including network-based access controls such as allowed IP ranges, are configured in the Duo Admin Panel under the specific application's policy settings. For Salesforce, you navigate to Applications > Salesforce > Policy and define the permitted IP addresses or ranges there, which Duo enforces before granting access. This keeps the IP restriction tied to the Duo-protected application rather than to Salesforce's own configuration.
Which mechanism does Duo use to integrate with non-SAML cloud applications?
Explanation: Duo integrates with non-SAML cloud applications via the Duo Authentication Proxy, which acts as a RADIUS or LDAP endpoint that the application authenticates against. The proxy then forwards the authentication request to Duo's cloud for MFA, enabling Duo protection for legacy or non-SAML apps.
When syncing users from Active Directory to Duo, what is the role of the 'Duo Authentication Proxy'?
Explanation: The Duo Authentication Proxy is a lightweight on-premises service that brokers communication between Duo's cloud and on-prem directory/authentication sources. For AD sync specifically, it reads user and group objects from Active Directory and pushes that data to Duo so the cloud has an accurate directory to apply policies against. It is the bridge that lets Duo authenticate AD users without exposing AD directly to the internet.
Which Duo feature helps prevent phishing attacks by requiring the user to tap a button only after a verified authentication request?
Explanation: Duo Push with number matching requires the user to verify a number displayed on the login screen by tapping the corresponding number in the Duo Mobile app. This prevents phishing attacks because an attacker who tricks a user into approving a push notification cannot know the correct number to tap, as the number is only shown on the legitimate authentication page. This feature is specifically designed to mitigate MFA fatigue and push-based phishing attacks.
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