350-601 Security Practice Question
An engineer wants to enforce security policies in a data center based on user identity rather than IP addresses. Which Cisco technology enables identity-based tagging and policy enforcement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Cisco TrustSec
Cisco TrustSec uses SGTs to tag traffic based on user/device identity, and SGACLs enforce policies.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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VLAN ACLs
Why it's wrong here
VLAN ACLs are IP-based.
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ACI micro-segmentation
Why it's wrong here
ACI uses EPGs, not SGTs.
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Cisco TrustSec
Why this is correct
TrustSec uses SGTs for identity-based tagging and policy.
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Nexus port security
Why it's wrong here
Port security is MAC-based, not identity-based.
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