NetSec-Architect Zero Trust Architecture And Design Practice Question
An architect is designing an identity-based security policy in Panorama for a campus network. Certain users share workstations in shift-based call centers. Which User-ID mechanism ensures that security policies correctly follow the specific logged-in user rather than remaining mapped to the workstation IP address after a shift change?
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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Configuring Captive Portal or Authentication Portal login/logout enforcement so users explicitly authenticate upon starting and ending their shift
Using client-based User-ID (GlobalProtect or captive portal / authentication portal login/logout) ensures accurate session-based mapping for shared workstations.
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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Relying solely on static IP-to-MAC address reservations in DHCP
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. DHCP reservations map IP to MAC, not to changing human users.
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Configuring Captive Portal or Authentication Portal login/logout enforcement so users explicitly authenticate upon starting and ending their shift
Why this is correct
Correct. Explicit authentication portals ensure accurate user attribution on shared workstations.
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Using static DNS pointer records updated once per week
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. DNS records do not track rapid shift changes.
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Disabling User-ID and using source IP subnets for call center VLANs
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Subnet-based policies cannot distinguish between different users on the same workstation.
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