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200-201 Practice Question: A company's security policy states that all…
A company's security policy states that all network traffic must be inspected by an IPS. However, encrypted traffic (SSL/TLS) is bypassing inspection. The network team wants to implement SSL decryption. What is the primary policy consideration before implementing?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between policy considerations (legal, regulatory, organizational) and technical implementation steps (certificates, performance, blocking rules), leading candidates to confuse a technical prerequisite with the primary policy requirement.
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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Obtain legal approval for decryption of user traffic.
SSL/TLS decryption involves intercepting and inspecting encrypted communications, which can violate privacy laws and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or the Wiretap Act. Before implementing decryption, the organization must obtain legal approval to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to define the scope of inspection, especially regarding personal or sensitive data. Without legal clearance, the company could face severe penalties, even if the technical implementation is sound.
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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Configure the firewall to block SSL traffic that cannot be decrypted.
Why it's wrong here
Technical step after approval.
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Notify all users that their traffic will be inspected.
Why it's wrong here
Important but secondary to legal approval.
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Create a certificate authority to issue certificates to all internal servers.
Why it's wrong here
Technical requirement.
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Ensure that the SSL decryption device has enough CPU capacity.
Why it's wrong here
Technical concern, not primary policy.
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Obtain legal approval for decryption of user traffic.
Why this is correct
Decryption raises privacy and legal issues.
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