350-701 Network Security Practice Question
Which deployment mode allows a Cisco Firepower NGFW to inspect traffic without being in the direct forwarding path?
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Why each option matters
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Passive
Inline deployment is in the path; passive mode (or SPAN) monitors a copy of traffic.
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Transparent
Why it's wrong here
Transparent is a firewall mode, not deployment.
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Routed
Why it's wrong here
Routed is also a firewall mode.
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Passive
Why this is correct
Passive mode uses a network tap or SPAN port.
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Inline
Why it's wrong here
Inline is in the forwarding path.
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