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350-701 Practice Question: Wants to enforce multi-factor authentication for…
An organization wants to enforce multi-factor authentication for remote VPN access. Cisco AnyConnect is used as the VPN client. Which Cisco product integrates with AnyConnect to provide MFA capabilities such as push notifications and one-time passwords?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between policy enforcement (ISE) and actual MFA provisioning (Duo), leading candidates to incorrectly select ISE because it is a common AAA platform, but ISE lacks native push/OTP capabilities without Duo.
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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Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo is the correct answer because it is the Cisco product specifically designed to integrate with AnyConnect for multi-factor authentication (MFA). Duo provides push notifications, one-time passwords (OTP), and other MFA methods by acting as an authentication proxy that validates secondary factors via RADIUS or SAML before allowing VPN 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.
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Cisco ISE
Why it's wrong here
ISE can enforce MFA but does not natively provide push notifications; Duo is the MFA solution.
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Cisco SecureX
Why it's wrong here
SecureX is a threat response platform, not an MFA provider.
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Cisco Duo
Why this is correct
Correct. Duo provides MFA for AnyConnect VPN.
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Cisco AMP for Endpoints
Why it's wrong here
AMP is an endpoint security solution, not an MFA solution.
Quick reference
AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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