Quick Answer
The correct combination is Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment because it integrates device authentication and security compliance checks into a single remote access solution. This works by using the Cisco Secure Client to establish the VPN tunnel while the Identity Services Engine (ISE) evaluates the device’s posture—such as OS patch level, antivirus status, and firewall state—before granting full network access. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how posture assessment enforces endpoint compliance for teleworkers, often appearing in questions about remote access with posture assessment AnyConnect. A common trap is confusing posture assessment with simple NAC or endpoint profiling; remember that posture assessment actively checks real-time security metrics, not just device identity. Memory tip: think “VPN first, then posture check” – the tunnel is built, but access is gated until ISE says the device is healthy.
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of security concepts. 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.
A company is deploying a new remote access solution for teleworkers. They need to ensure that only company-owned devices can connect, and that the devices meet security posture requirements. Which combination of technologies should be used?
Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment
AnyConnect integrates with ISE for posture checks to enforce compliance.
IPsec VPN with pre-shared keys
Why wrong: Pre-shared keys do not verify device identity or posture.
DMVPN
Why wrong: DMVPN is for site-to-site VPNs, not remote access with posture checks.
SSL VPN without client
Why wrong: Clientless SSL VPN cannot perform endpoint posture assessment.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment
Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment is correct because it provides both device authentication (ensuring only company-owned devices connect) and security posture checks (e.g., OS patch level, antivirus status, firewall enabled) via the Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) and ISE (Identity Services Engine). This combination enforces compliance before granting network access, meeting the requirement for teleworker remote access.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment
Why this is correct
AnyConnect integrates with ISE for posture checks to enforce compliance.
Related concept
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IPsec VPN with pre-shared keys
Why it's wrong here
Pre-shared keys do not verify device identity or posture.
DMVPN
Why it's wrong here
DMVPN is for site-to-site VPNs, not remote access with posture checks.
SSL VPN without client
Common exam traps
Cisco often tests the distinction between user authentication and device posture assessment, where candidates mistakenly assume any VPN technology (like IPsec or SSL VPN) inherently provides device compliance checking, but only a client-based solution with posture assessment (e.g., AnyConnect + ISE) can enforce both device identity and security posture.
Detailed technical explanation
Cisco AnyConnect with posture assessment leverages the Cisco Secure Client's Network Access Manager and ISE's Posture Service, which uses a combination of client probes (e.g., for antivirus, OS version, running processes) and compliance modules to evaluate the endpoint against a defined policy. The posture assessment can be performed pre-connect (before VPN tunnel establishment) or post-connect, and non-compliant devices can be quarantined or granted restricted access via dynamic access policies (DACLs). In real-world deployments, this is critical for preventing compromised or non-corporate devices from accessing internal resources, especially in BYOD or hybrid work environments.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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The correct answer is: Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment — Cisco AnyConnect VPN with posture assessment is correct because it provides both device authentication (ensuring only company-owned devices connect) and security posture checks (e.g., OS patch level, antivirus status, firewall enabled) via the Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) and ISE (Identity Services Engine). This combination enforces compliance before granting network access, meeting the requirement for teleworker remote access.
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