Quick Answer
The answer is Authentication, Authorization, and Posture policies. These three policies work together to enforce device posture because Authentication policy (e.g., 802.1X or MAB) first validates the identity of the user or device, Authorization policy then applies access rights based on conditions like posture compliance, and Posture policy directly defines the security requirements and remediation steps for the endpoint. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of how Cisco ISE enforces network access control, and a common trap is confusing Profiling policy—which identifies device type but does not enforce posture—with the Posture policy that actually performs the compliance check. To remember the trio, think of the sequence: “Authenticate, then Authorize based on Posture.” A helpful memory tip is the acronym AAP: Authenticate, Authorize, Posture—skipping Profiling and Guest policies because they are not directly required for posture enforcement.
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of secure network access, visibility and enforcement. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 Cisco ISE for network access control. Which three policies must be configured to enforce access based on device posture? (Choose three)
Authorization policy
Defines access based on posture results.
Posture policy
Defines compliance requirements.
Guest access policy
Why wrong: For guest users, not posture enforcement.
Authentication policy
Defines authentication method.
Profiling policy
Why wrong: Identifies device type, not directly needed for posture.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Authorization policy
Options A, B, and D are correct. Authentication policy (A) determines how users/devices are authenticated (e.g., 802.1X, MAB). Authorization policy (B) defines the access rights based on conditions including posture. Posture policy (D) defines posture requirements and remediation. Profiling policy (C) identifies device type but is not directly required for posture enforcement; guest policy (E) is separate. However, profiling is often helpful but not strictly required; posture policy directly handles the compliance check.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Authorization policy
Why this is correct
Defines access based on posture results.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Posture policy
Why this is correct
Defines compliance requirements.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Guest access policy
Why it's wrong here
For guest users, not posture enforcement.
Authentication policy
Why this is correct
Defines authentication method.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Profiling policy
Why it's wrong here
Identifies device type, not directly needed for posture.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
What to study next
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.
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Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — This question tests Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — Authentication checks who the user is..
The correct answer is: Authorization policy — Options A, B, and D are correct. Authentication policy (A) determines how users/devices are authenticated (e.g., 802.1X, MAB). Authorization policy (B) defines the access rights based on conditions including posture. Posture policy (D) defines posture requirements and remediation. Profiling policy (C) identifies device type but is not directly required for posture enforcement; guest policy (E) is separate. However, profiling is often helpful but not strictly required; posture policy directly handles the compliance check.
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.
Authentication checks who the user is.
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