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350-701 Practice Question: Is configuring Duo for VPN authentication with…
A security engineer is configuring Duo for VPN authentication with AnyConnect. Which authentication factor does Duo provide in addition to the user's primary credentials?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Second-factor authentication (push, TOTP, etc.)
Duo provides second-factor authentication, typically via push notification, TOTP, or hardware token, which is used after the user enters their primary credentials (e.g., LDAP password).
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Option-by-option breakdown
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RADIUS accounting
Why it's wrong here
RADIUS accounting is for logging, not authentication.
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SAML assertion
Why it's wrong here
SAML is a federation protocol, not a second factor provided by Duo.
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Machine certificate validation
Why it's wrong here
Machine certificates are used for device authentication, not as a second factor from Duo.
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Second-factor authentication (push, TOTP, etc.)
Why this is correct
Correct. Duo provides a second factor after primary authentication.
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