SDSI Secure Infrastructure Design Practice Question
In a multi-cloud design, which component is used to connect remote offices directly to the cloud provider while maintaining Cisco-level security?
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 SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp.
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) provides secure, optimized connectivity to cloud environments via Cloud OnRamp.
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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Local NAT translation.
Why it's wrong here
NAT does not provide the security or visibility required for cloud inter-connectivity.
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Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS).
Why it's wrong here
ACS is legacy and not used for WAN connectivity.
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Standard site-to-site IPsec tunnel.
Why it's wrong here
Lacks the automation and policy management of SD-WAN.
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Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp.
Why this is correct
Cloud OnRamp automates the secure connectivity to cloud-hosted VPCs/VNets.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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