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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

Firewalls

VLANs segment traffic at Layer 2, and firewalls control traffic between segments at Layer 3+.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Honeypots

    Why it's wrong here

    Honeypots are decoys, not segmentation.

  • NAT

    Why it's wrong here

    NAT translates addresses but does not segment.

  • Firewalls

    Why this is correct

    Firewalls enforce policies between segments.

  • Port security

    Why it's wrong here

    Port security limits MAC addresses but does not provide segmentation.

  • VLANs

    Why this is correct

    VLANs logically separate network segments.

Visual reference

Switch VLAN 10 Sales (192.168.10.0/24) PC-A PC-B VLAN 20 HR (192.168.20.0/24) PC-C PC-D Router VLANs isolate traffic — inter-VLAN routing requires a Layer 3 device

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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security

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