SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
An organization is designing network segmentation to protect sensitive data. Which TWO of the following are effective methods for implementing network segmentation?
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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Firewalls
VLANs segment traffic at Layer 2, and firewalls control traffic between segments at Layer 3+.
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Honeypots
Why it's wrong here
Honeypots are decoys, not segmentation.
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NAT
Why it's wrong here
NAT translates addresses but does not segment.
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Firewalls
Why this is correct
Firewalls enforce policies between segments.
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Port security
Why it's wrong here
Port security limits MAC addresses but does not provide segmentation.
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VLANs
Why this is correct
VLANs logically separate network segments.
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