350-701 Network Security Practice Question
An engineer configures a Cisco ASA in a DMZ architecture. The DMZ hosts web servers that need to be accessible from the internet. Which security level should be assigned to the DMZ interface to ensure proper traffic flow without additional ACLs for return traffic?
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Why each option matters
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50
For internet-to-DMZ traffic, the DMZ interface should have a security level higher than outside (0) but lower than inside (100) to allow return traffic from DMZ to outside without explicit ACLs. Level 50 is common.
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255
Why it's wrong here
Security levels range 0-100; 255 is invalid.
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0
Why it's wrong here
Level 0 would treat DMZ as outside, causing issues with return traffic.
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50
Why this is correct
Correct. Level 50 is between 0 and 100, allowing return traffic from DMZ to outside without ACLs.
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100
Why it's wrong here
Level 100 would treat DMZ as inside, which may allow too much access.
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