SCAZT Cloud Security Architecture Practice Question
Which THREE factors should be considered when designing an IaaS security architecture using Cisco Secure Workload (formerly Tetration)?
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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Identity-based policy enforcement
Secure Workload focuses on visibility, micro-segmentation, and policy enforcement across hybrid clouds.
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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Physical switch port mirroring
Why it's wrong here
While it can ingest telemetry, it is not the primary focus of the cloud-native workload model.
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Global firewall rule consolidation
Why it's wrong here
Secure Workload uses micro-segmentation, not global firewall rules.
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Identity-based policy enforcement
Why this is correct
Policies should be tied to workload identity rather than IP addresses.
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Application dependency mapping
Why this is correct
Essential for identifying flows before enforcing segmentation.
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Host-based sensor deployment
Why this is correct
Sensors provide the granular visibility needed for workload profiling.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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