Vault Enterprise Access Control Configuration Practice Question
An application is authenticated via AppRole. You want to ensure the resulting token is limited to a specific CIDR range. Where do you configure this restriction?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the AppRole Role definition
Token restrictions like 'bound_cidrs' are configured on the 'role' within the AppRole auth method.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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In the Namespace configuration
Why it's wrong here
Namespaces do not handle network-level restrictions for specific roles.
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In the AppRole Role definition
Why this is correct
The role configuration in the AppRole auth method allows setting 'bound_cidrs'.
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In the Identity Entity
Why it's wrong here
Identity entities do not manage network restrictions.
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In the Token Auth Method
Why it's wrong here
Token auth method manages token lifecycles, not AppRole settings.
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Inside the ACL policy
Why it's wrong here
ACL policies cannot enforce CIDR restrictions.
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