SC-900 Practice Question: Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
Which TWO are principles of the Zero Trust security model?
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Why each option matters
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Verify explicitly
Options A and C are correct. Zero Trust principles include 'verify explicitly' and 'assume breach'. Option B contradicts Zero Trust as it trusts everything inside the network. Option D describes a traditional VPN-based approach, which is not a Zero Trust principle. Option E is a principle of defense in depth, not Zero Trust.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Verify explicitly
Why this is correct
Zero Trust requires verifying every access request explicitly.
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Trust everything inside the network
Why it's wrong here
Zero Trust does not assume trust based on network location.
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Assume breach
Why this is correct
Assume breach is a core Zero Trust principle.
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Use a VPN for remote access
Why it's wrong here
VPNs are not a Zero Trust principle; Zero Trust often uses identity-based access.
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Layer defenses
Why it's wrong here
Layering defenses is defense in depth, not specific to Zero Trust.
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Key term
Zero Trust Architecture
Zero Trust Architecture is a cybersecurity model that requires every user and device to be continuously verified before accessing any resource, regardless of where they are located.
Key term
Zero Trust
Zero Trust is a security framework that assumes no user, device, or network is automatically trusted, requiring verification for every access request regardless of its origin.
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