SDSI Secure Infrastructure Design Practice Question
Which TWO design principles should be followed when selecting a firewall architecture for a multi-cloud environment? (Select 2)
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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Centralized management of policies
Multi-cloud designs require consistent policies and centralized management to ensure a uniform security posture.
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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Physical firewalls for all cloud segments
Why it's wrong here
Physical firewalls cannot be deployed in IaaS environments.
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Centralized management of policies
Why this is correct
Consistency is achieved by managing all firewalls via a single interface (FMC).
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Using cloud-native firewalls only
Why it's wrong here
Cloud-native firewalls often lack the advanced features of FTD, and management is fragmented.
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Consistent feature set across physical and virtual
Why this is correct
Using the same FTD image across platforms ensures parity in security inspection.
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Deploying firewalls in a single region
Why it's wrong here
Multi-cloud usually requires regional distribution for performance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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