Quick Answer
The answer is Cisco ISE Policy Service Node and a Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS. These two components are required for SGACL enforcement because Cisco ISE acts as the policy server that defines and distributes Security Group Access Control List rules, while the Catalyst switch with Cisco TrustSec (CTS) capabilities serves as the enforcement point that applies those SGACLs based on Security Group Tags (SGTs) in the data plane. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of the core TrustSec architecture, often appearing as a two-answer multiple-choice item designed to separate the essential components from optional ones like an ASA or WLC. A common trap is selecting AnyConnect, which is an endpoint client and not an enforcement device. Remember the memory tip: “ISE defines, CTS enforces” — the policy server and the switch are the minimum pair needed for SGACL enforcement to work.
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of secure network access, visibility and enforcement. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A network engineer is implementing Cisco TrustSec. Which two components are required to enforce Security Group Access Control List (SGACL) policies? (Choose two)
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller
Why wrong: Can enforce but not required.
Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS
Enforces SGACL at the switch level.
Cisco ISE Policy Service Node
Defines and distributes SGACL policies.
Cisco ASA Firewall
Why wrong: Can enforce but not required.
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Why wrong: Endpoint software, not enforcement point.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS
Options A and C are correct. Cisco ISE (A) is the policy server that defines SGACL rules and distributes them to enforcement points. A Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS (C) is the enforcement point that applies SGACLs based on SGTs. Option B (ASA) can also enforce but is not required for basic TrustSec deployment. Option D (WLC) can enforce but is not core. Option E (AnyConnect) is an endpoint client, not for enforcement.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller
Why it's wrong here
Can enforce but not required.
Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS
Why this is correct
Enforces SGACL at the switch level.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Cisco ISE Policy Service Node
Why this is correct
Defines and distributes SGACL policies.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Cisco ASA Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Can enforce but not required.
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Why it's wrong here
Endpoint software, not enforcement point.
Common exam traps
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
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Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — This question tests Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
The correct answer is: Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS — Options A and C are correct. Cisco ISE (A) is the policy server that defines SGACL rules and distributes them to enforcement points. A Cisco Catalyst switch with CTS (C) is the enforcement point that applies SGACLs based on SGTs. Option B (ASA) can also enforce but is not required for basic TrustSec deployment. Option D (WLC) can enforce but is not core. Option E (AnyConnect) is an endpoint client, not for enforcement.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related 350-701 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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