- A
Site-to-site VPN for connectivity
Why wrong: VPN is not identity-centric; it assumes network trust.
- B
Conditional access policies based on user, device, and location
Conditional access enforces policies dynamically based on identity context.
- C
Network segmentation using VLANs
Why wrong: Segmentation is network-centric, not identity-centric.
- D
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) with just-in-time access
PIM limits privilege escalation and enforces time-bound access.
- E
Multi-factor authentication for all users
MFA strengthens identity verification.
Question 741 of 988
350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of cloud security. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
An organization is adopting zero trust principles for cloud access. Which THREE measures are essential for implementing identity-centric security? (Choose three.)
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
✓
Conditional access policies based on user, device, and location
Zero trust relies on strong identity verification: MFA, privileged identity management (PIM) for just-in-time access, and conditional access policies that enforce context-based controls. VPN and network segmentation are network-centric, not identity-centric.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Site-to-site VPN for connectivity
Why it's wrong here
VPN is not identity-centric; it assumes network trust.
- ✓
Conditional access policies based on user, device, and location
Why this is correct
Conditional access enforces policies dynamically based on identity context.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✗
Network segmentation using VLANs
Why it's wrong here
Segmentation is network-centric, not identity-centric.
- ✓
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) with just-in-time access
Why this is correct
PIM limits privilege escalation and enforces time-bound access.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
- ✓
Multi-factor authentication for all users
Why this is correct
MFA strengthens identity verification.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A help-desk technician troubleshoots why a newly connected PC cannot reach shared printers on the same floor. The cable is good, the switch port is active, but the PC is in VLAN 20 and the printers are in VLAN 10. The uplink trunk only allows VLAN 10. A trunk being up does not mean every VLAN crosses it.
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What does this 350-701 question test?
Cloud Security — This question tests Cloud Security — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Conditional access policies based on user, device, and location — Zero trust relies on strong identity verification: MFA, privileged identity management (PIM) for just-in-time access, and conditional access policies that enforce context-based controls. VPN and network segmentation are network-centric, not identity-centric.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 350-701 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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