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SDSI Secure Infrastructure Design Practice Question

Which TWO methods provide identification for IoT devices in an enterprise network?

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

802.1X (EAP-TLS).

IoT devices require various methods to be identified, ranging from profiling to certificate-based methods.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • 802.1X (EAP-TLS).

    Why this is correct

    Certificates provide the strongest identity.

  • Ignoring the device type.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is not a security design.

  • Using public Wi-Fi access.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is for guests, not enterprise IoT.

  • Device profiling (ISE).

    Why this is correct

    ISE identifies devices based on traffic behavior.

  • MAC address spoofing.

    Why it's wrong here

    This is an attack technique.

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

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