NSE7 Advanced VPN and Zero Trust Practice Question
An administrator wants to enforce that only devices with antivirus software installed and running can access a sensitive application via ZTNA. Which ZTNA feature should be used to verify this requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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ZTNA tags with device posture checks
ZTNA uses tags to indicate device posture. The FortiGate or FortiClient EMS can check for antivirus status and include that information in the device's posture tag. The ZTNA access proxy rule can then require that tag for access.
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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ZTNA inline CASB
Why it's wrong here
Inline CASB controls cloud application access based on user and device, but does not directly enforce local antivirus status.
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NAC with FortiNAC
Why it's wrong here
FortiNAC provides network access control but is separate from ZTNA; it can enforce posture but not directly within ZTNA application access.
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ZTNA tags with device posture checks
Why this is correct
ZTNA tags can contain posture attributes like antivirus status. The FortiGate can check these tags in the access proxy rule to grant or deny access.
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IPsec VPN with DPD
Why it's wrong here
DPD checks peer liveness, not endpoint security posture.
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