350-701 Content Security Practice Question
An administrator wants to enforce identity-based policies on Cisco WSA by integrating with Active Directory. Which method allows the WSA to identify users transparently without requiring client software?
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 using Active Directory agent
Transparent user identification on WSA can be achieved via NTLM authentication or Kerberos, but the most common transparent method is using NTLM challenge/response, or via AD agent. However, the question asks for transparent identification without client software; typical methods include using the AD agent or IP-based mapping. The best answer is 'NTLM authentication with browser integration' which is transparent to the user after initial login. But among options, 'Transparent user identification using Active Directory agent' is correct.
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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LDAP bind with user credentials
Why it's wrong here
LDAP bind requires user to enter credentials.
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Explicit proxy with PAC file
Why it's wrong here
Explicit proxy requires browser configuration.
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Kerberos authentication with keytab file
Why it's wrong here
Kerberos may require client configuration.
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Transparent user identification using Active Directory agent
Why this is correct
Correct. The AD agent maps IP addresses to usernames transparently.
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