SAUTO Network Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary benefits of automating Cisco security policies via APIs? (Choose two)
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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Increased consistency of security posture
Automation reduces human error and ensures configuration consistency across the environment.
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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Automatic removal of all security threats
Why it's wrong here
Automation manages policy, not threat remediation.
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Bypassing the need for network engineers
Why it's wrong here
Engineers are still needed to write/maintain scripts.
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Increased consistency of security posture
Why this is correct
Scripts ensure uniform policy application.
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Elimination of physical firewalls
Why it's wrong here
APIs manage, not replace, physical devices.
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Reduction in human configuration errors
Why this is correct
Automation eliminates manual mistakes.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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