SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
What is the benefit of using 'Identity-Based' microsegmentation in Cisco Secure Workload?
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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It provides stable policies that persist through workload moves and scaling
Identity-based segmentation uses metadata (like application name, service tier) which is permanent and logical, rather than transient attributes like IP addresses.
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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It requires less initial configuration
Why it's wrong here
It requires more initial effort to define the identity attributes.
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It relies on hard-coded firewall rules
Why it's wrong here
It is dynamic, not hard-coded.
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It provides stable policies that persist through workload moves and scaling
Why this is correct
Logical identity is stable even when the underlying infrastructure changes.
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It is only compatible with physical servers
Why it's wrong here
It is designed specifically for cloud and virtual environments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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