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CCNP Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps of ISE RADIUS policy…
Drag and drop the steps of ISE RADIUS policy evaluation order into the correct order, from first to last.
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ISE receives RADIUS Access-Request from NAD
Cisco ISE evaluates RADIUS policies in a specific order: first authentication policies, then authorization policies (based on conditions), and finally the default rule if no match is found. This ensures proper access control.
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AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop the steps of ISE RADIUS policy evaluation order into the correct order, from first to last.
medium- ✓ A.ISE receives RADIUS Access-Request
- ✓ B.ISE evaluates authentication policies
- ✓ C.ISE evaluates authorization policies
- ✓ D.ISE matches authorization profile
- ✓ E.ISE sends Access-Accept or Access-Reject
Why A: Cisco ISE evaluates RADIUS policies in a specific order: first it checks authentication policies, then authorization policies (including exception policies), and finally applies the matched authorization profile. If no match, the default deny policy applies.
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