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350-701 Practice Question: Requires that endpoints must have antivirus…
An organization requires that endpoints must have antivirus running and up-to-date patches before being granted full network access. Cisco ISE is used for authentication. Which ISE component enforces these requirements?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse Profiling (which identifies device type) with Posture Assessment (which checks security compliance), leading them to select Profiling when the question explicitly requires enforcement of antivirus and patch requirements.
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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Posture assessment
C is correct because Cisco ISE Posture Assessment is the component specifically designed to check endpoints for compliance with security policies, such as having antivirus running and up-to-date patches. It evaluates the endpoint's state before granting full network access, and can enforce remediation or restrict access based on the results.
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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Guest access
Why it's wrong here
Guest access is for unauthenticated visitors.
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TrustSec
Why it's wrong here
TrustSec provides segmentation, not endpoint compliance checks.
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Posture assessment
Why this is correct
Correct. Posture assessment verifies compliance with security policies.
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Profiling
Why it's wrong here
Profiling identifies device type, not security posture.
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