CSA Exam CCZT Topic 1 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for CSA's CCZT exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 1

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Network architects should consider__________ before selecting an SDP model.

Select the best answer.

Aleadership buy-in

Bgateways

Ctheir use case

Dcost
Different SDP deployment models have different advantages and disadvantages depending on the organization's use case, such as the type of resources to be protected, the location of the clients and servers, the network topology, the scalability, the performance, and the security requirements. Network architects should consider their use case before selecting an SDP model that best suits their needs and goals.
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Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) prepkit, page 21, section 3.1.2
6 SDP Deployment Models to Achieve Zero Trust | CSA, section ''Deployment Models Explained''
Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) and Zero Trust | CSA, page 7, section 3.1
Why SDP Matters in Zero Trust | SonicWall, section ''SDP Deployment Models''

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Suggested Answer: A

Single Packet Authorization (SPA) is a security protocol that allows a user to access a secure network without the need to enter a password or other credentials.Instead, it is an authentication protocol that uses a single packet -- an encrypted packet of data -- to convey a user's identity and request access1. A key concept of SPA is that the SPA packet must be digitally signed and authenticated by the SPA server before granting access to the user.This ensures that only authorized users can send valid SPA packets and prevents replay attacks, spoofing attacks, or brute-force attacks23.

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Zero Trust: Single Packet Authorization | Passive authorization

Single Packet Authorization | Linux Journal

Single Packet Authorization Explained | Appgate Whitepaper

by Caitlin at Mar 04, 2024, 11:20 PM

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Latrice

2 months ago

Wait, are we actually debating SDP models? I thought this was a cake-baking contest. Guess I should have read the question more carefully.

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Alyce

2 months ago

Gateways? What is this, the medieval era? I think we're way past that. SDP is all about flexible, dynamic access, not clunky old gateways.

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Stefany

2 months ago

Cost? Really? I mean, yeah, it's a factor, but it shouldn't be the main driver. Prioritize the use case and the security requirements, and the cost will follow.

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Mitzie

7 days ago

Agreed, cost should be balanced with the organization's needs and goals.

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Pearly

8 days ago

Definitely, the use case and security requirements should come first.

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Arlene

9 days ago

Yes, cost is important but shouldn't be the only factor to consider.

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Glen

10 days ago

I agree, the use case should definitely be the main consideration.

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Felix

14 days ago

D) cost

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Lina

1 months ago

C) their use case

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Miesha

1 months ago

B) gateways

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Chuck

2 months ago

A) leadership buy-in

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Stephaine

2 months ago

Hmm, I think leadership buy-in is also crucial. If the decision-makers aren't on board, the whole project could fall flat, no matter how well-suited the SDP model is.

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Lai

2 months ago

Of course, the use case is the most important factor. You can't just choose an SDP model randomly and expect it to work for your organization's needs. Considering the specific requirements is key.

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