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350-701 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are benefits of…
Which THREE of the following are benefits of using Cisco ISE for network access control?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between ISE's core AAA and policy management functions versus features like encryption or URL filtering that belong to other security domains, leading candidates to mistakenly attribute all security capabilities to a single product.
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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Firewall integration
Cisco ISE provides centralized policy management (option C) by allowing administrators to define and enforce access policies from a single console, which simplifies network access control across the entire organization. Guest access provisioning (option B) is a native feature of ISE that enables secure, self-service or sponsored guest onboarding with customizable captive portals and role-based access. Firewall integration (option A) is a benefit because ISE can dynamically communicate with Cisco firewalls (e.g., ASA, Firepower) via pxGrid to enforce context-aware policies, such as quarantining an infected endpoint or granting micro-segmentation based on user identity and device posture.
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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Firewall integration
Why this is correct
ISE uses pxGrid to share context with firewalls for dynamic policy updates.
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Guest access provisioning
Why this is correct
ISE can create and manage guest accounts with self-service portals.
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Centralized policy management
Why this is correct
ISE offers a single console to define and manage access policies.
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Storage encryption
Why it's wrong here
Storage encryption is not a function of ISE.
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URL filtering
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering is typically performed by a firewall or web proxy, not ISE.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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