SDSI Risk Events And Requirements Practice Question
Which design principle should be followed when implementing micro-segmentation in a data center?
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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Implement identity-based segmentation at the workload level.
Micro-segmentation is most effective when it is identity-based and granular.
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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Keep all servers in the same VLAN for simplicity.
Why it's wrong here
This is the opposite of segmentation.
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Segment based only on IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
IP-based segmentation is fragile and hard to manage.
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Disable all firewalls for maximum performance.
Why it's wrong here
This creates major security risks.
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Implement identity-based segmentation at the workload level.
Why this is correct
This allows for granular control regardless of IP addresses or VLANs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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