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350-701 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are features of…
Which THREE of the following are features of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) that can be used to enforce network access control?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between ISE's identity-based enforcement features (profiling, posture, guest) and network-layer monitoring tools (NetFlow, application visibility) that belong to other products like Stealthwatch or Firepower.
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Why each option matters
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Profiling
Profiling is a core ISE feature that uses passive and active fingerprinting techniques (e.g., DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, NetFlow) to identify endpoint attributes such as operating system, device type, and MAC vendor. This identity context allows ISE to enforce granular access policies based on the device class, such as blocking IoT sensors from reaching critical servers.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Profiling
Why this is correct
ISE can profile endpoints to identify device type and OS.
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Posture assessment
Why this is correct
ISE checks endpoint compliance with security policies.
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Guest access management
Why this is correct
ISE provides captive portal and guest access policies.
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Application visibility
Why it's wrong here
Application visibility is provided by Cisco Firepower, not ISE.
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NetFlow analysis
Why it's wrong here
NetFlow analysis is a feature of Cisco Stealthwatch, not ISE.
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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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