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CLCOR Infrastructure And Design Practice Question

When designing a secure collaboration network, what is the best practice for handling certificates in a CUCM and Expressway cluster?

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

Use a trusted third-party CA for all servers.

Using a trusted, third-party Certificate Authority (CA) ensures that all certificates are valid across both internal and external endpoints without security warnings.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Use self-signed certificates on all nodes.

    Why it's wrong here

    Self-signed certificates cause trust issues and are difficult to manage.

  • Disable certificate verification on all endpoints.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is a severe security vulnerability.

  • Use the Publisher as the CA for the entire network.

    Why it's wrong here

    CUCM is not a root CA and cannot act as a trusted CA for all endpoints.

  • Use a trusted third-party CA for all servers.

    Why this is correct

    Third-party CAs are trusted by all external and internal devices.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint

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