CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
An organization is migrating to a zero trust model and wants to implement identity-centric security. Which THREE of the following are key principles of an identity-centric zero trust approach? (Select THREE.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Least privilege access with just-in-time privileges
Identity-centric zero trust focuses on strong authentication, least privilege, and continuous verification of identity for every access request.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Implicit trust based on network location
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust removes implicit trust based on location.
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Least privilege access with just-in-time privileges
Why this is correct
Least privilege is fundamental.
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Continuous verification of identity and device health
Why this is correct
Continuous verification is a core principle.
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users
Why this is correct
MFA is essential for identity verification.
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Single static firewall perimeter
Why it's wrong here
Zero trust eliminates reliance on a single perimeter.
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