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SDSI Secure Infrastructure Design Practice Question

Which THREE technologies enable network segmentation in a modern Cisco campus design?

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

VRF-Lite.

Segmentation is achieved through identity-based tags, virtualization, and VLAN isolation.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Standard routing protocols without filters.

    Why it's wrong here

    Unfiltered routing does not segment.

  • VRF-Lite.

    Why this is correct

    VRFs provide L3 segmentation.

  • Cisco TrustSec (SGTs).

    Why this is correct

    SGTs enable micro-segmentation.

  • Port forwarding.

    Why it's wrong here

    Port forwarding is a security exposure.

  • VLANs.

    Why this is correct

    VLANs provide L2 segmentation.

Visual reference

Switch VLAN 10 Sales (192.168.10.0/24) PC-A PC-B VLAN 20 HR (192.168.20.0/24) PC-C PC-D Router VLANs isolate traffic — inter-VLAN routing requires a Layer 3 device

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint

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