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16-bit security tag embedded in Ethernet or IP packets
Access control list based on source and destination SGT
Protocol to propagate SGT bindings between network devices
IEEE 802.1AE encryption for point-to-point links
Cisco TrustSec architecture that combines SGT, SGACL, and MACsec
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Correct answer & explanation
SGT: 16-bit security tag embedded in Ethernet or IP packets
SGT tags traffic, SGACL enforces policy, SXP propagates SGTs, and MACsec encrypts at Layer 2.
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VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts
Key term
SGACL
SGACL stands for Security Group Access Control List, a Cisco technology that controls network traffic based on the security group membership of the source and destination devices rather than IP addresses.
Key term
Cisco TrustSec
Cisco TrustSec is a security architecture that uses identity-based access control and encryption to protect network traffic, rather than relying only on IP addresses and VLANs.
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