350-701 Network Security Practice Question
An engineer is deploying a Cisco FTD in inline mode and wants to inspect SSL/TLS traffic using the 'decrypt-resign' action. What must be configured on the client devices to avoid certificate errors?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Install the organization's CA certificate in the client's trusted root store.
When using 'decrypt-resign', the FTD generates a new certificate signed by a CA that the organization controls. Clients must trust the organization's CA certificate (root CA) that is used to sign the re-encrypted certificates. Without that, clients will see certificate errors.
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Disable certificate validation on all client browsers.
Why it's wrong here
This is not a secure or scalable solution.
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Install the organization's CA certificate in the client's trusted root store.
Why this is correct
This ensures the re-signed certificates are trusted.
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Install the FTD's self-signed certificate on each client.
Why it's wrong here
Self-signed certificates are not trusted by default; a CA-trusted certificate is needed.
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Use 'decrypt-known-key' instead, which does not require client configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Known-key decrypt still requires the server's private key and may not be feasible.
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