SDSI Risk Events And Requirements Practice Question
A risk assessment reveals that internal servers are vulnerable to unauthorized access via SMB protocols. Which Cisco feature should be implemented on the internal switching infrastructure to mitigate this risk?
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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Cisco TrustSec (SGTs).
Cisco TrustSec/SGTs allow for segmentation that blocks lateral movement between servers, regardless of VLAN.
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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ACLs on the core switch.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, ACLs are difficult to scale; SGTs are the preferred design choice.
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Cisco Secure Endpoint scan.
Why it's wrong here
Scanning does not block network-level access.
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Cisco TrustSec (SGTs).
Why this is correct
SGTs provide tag-based segmentation that effectively blocks unauthorized SMB access between servers.
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Cisco Umbrella local policy.
Why it's wrong here
Umbrella does not control internal switch-to-switch traffic.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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