SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
When designing a microsegmentation strategy with Cisco Secure Workload, which THREE metrics should be monitored to validate policy effectiveness? (Choose THREE)
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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Reduction in unauthorized lateral movement flows
Policy effectiveness is measured by reduced lateral movement, identification of blocked unauthorized flows, and adherence to the Zero Trust model.
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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Average server uptime
Why it's wrong here
Uptime is an availability metric, not security.
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Reduction in unauthorized lateral movement flows
Why this is correct
This is a direct measure of policy effectiveness.
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Total number of network switches used
Why it's wrong here
Switch count is not a security metric.
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Number of denied connection attempts
Why this is correct
Blocked attempts show that the policy is actively preventing unauthorized traffic.
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Frequency of policy changes
Why this is correct
High frequency of policy changes might indicate a dynamic environment that needs more granular control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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