350-601 Security Practice Question
An engineer is configuring micro-segmentation in an ACI fabric. Which object defines the whitelist model for communication between EPGs?
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Why each option matters
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Contract
ACI contracts define a whitelist model where communication between EPGs is explicitly allowed by the contract's subject and filters.
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Taboo contract
Why it's wrong here
Taboo contracts deny traffic, not allow.
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Filter
Why it's wrong here
Filters define specific traffic criteria, but contracts encapsulate the policy.
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VRF
Why it's wrong here
VRFs provide network segmentation but not micro-segmentation policies.
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Contract
Why this is correct
Contracts are the policy construct that permits traffic between EPGs.
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