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350-701 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are key principles…
Which THREE of the following are key principles of the Cisco Zero Trust security model?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that Zero Trust still allows implicit trust for internal traffic or relies on a strong perimeter, when in fact the model explicitly removes all location-based trust and requires continuous verification for every access attempt.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Never trust, always verify
'Never trust, always verify' is the foundational principle of the Cisco Zero Trust security model, which mandates that no user, device, or network segment is trusted by default, regardless of its location relative to the network perimeter. This principle eliminates implicit trust and requires authentication and authorization for every access request, aligning with the Zero Trust architecture defined in NIST SP 800-207.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Never trust, always verify
Why this is correct
Core principle of zero trust.
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Continuous monitoring and validation
Why this is correct
Constant verification of trust is essential.
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Implicit trust for internal traffic
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust eliminates implicit trust.
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Perimeter-based security
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust moves beyond perimeter-based models.
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Least privilege access
Why this is correct
Users and devices get only minimum required access.
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