SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
Which design principle is most important when implementing microsegmentation in an environment with high workload volatility (e.g., auto-scaling groups)?
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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Use label-based dynamic security policies
In volatile environments, security policies must be tied to dynamic metadata rather than static identifiers 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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Use label-based dynamic security policies
Why this is correct
Label-based policies track the workload, regardless of its IP address.
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Manually update firewall rules when scaling
Why it's wrong here
Manual updates cannot keep pace with auto-scaling.
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Disable scaling to maintain network stability
Why it's wrong here
Scaling is a critical business requirement; it should not be disabled.
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Use IP-based static access control lists
Why it's wrong here
IPs change too rapidly in auto-scaling environments.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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