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350-701 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are components of…
Which TWO of the following are components of Cisco TrustSec?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between authentication/encryption protocols (802.1X, MACsec, IPsec) and the actual policy enforcement components (SGT and SGACL) of TrustSec, leading candidates to select 802.1X or MACsec as TrustSec components when they are merely supporting technologies.
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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Security Group Tag (SGT)
Cisco TrustSec uses Security Group Tags (SGTs) to classify traffic based on identity and enforce access control policies. SGTs are 16-bit values assigned to users or devices, and they are carried in the packet header (e.g., via Cisco Metadata or inline tagging) to allow policy enforcement at the network layer.
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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802.1X
Why it's wrong here
802.1X is a port-based authentication protocol, not a TrustSec component.
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Security Group Tag (SGT)
Why this is correct
SGTs carry group membership information in packets.
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Security Group Access Control List (SGACL)
Why this is correct
SGACLs enforce policies based on SGTs.
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MACsec
Why it's wrong here
MACsec is a Layer 2 encryption standard, not part of TrustSec.
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IPsec
Why it's wrong here
IPsec is a Layer 3 VPN technology, unrelated to TrustSec.
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