350-701 Content Security Practice Question
A company is deploying Cisco Secure Web (WSA) and wants to integrate with Active Directory for user-based policies. The proxy is in transparent mode. Which technology allows the WSA to identify users transparently without requiring client configuration?
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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Transparent user identification (TUI)
Transparent user identification (TUI) on the WSA uses technologies like NTLM authentication or LDAP to identify users without explicit proxy configuration. It can leverage Active Directory and transparently capture user credentials via HTTP authentication or other means.
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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Explicit proxy configuration on browsers
Why it's wrong here
Explicit proxy requires manual configuration, not transparent.
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WCCP redirect
Why it's wrong here
WCCP redirects traffic to the proxy but does not identify users.
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Transparent user identification (TUI)
Why this is correct
TUI allows the WSA to identify users transparently via AD integration.
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Kerberos authentication proxy
Why it's wrong here
While Kerberos can be used, the general feature is TUI.
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