A company wants to allow only company-issued devices to attach to the wired and wireless networks. Additionally, devices that are not up-to-date with OS patches need to be isolated from the rest of the network until they are updated. Which technology standards or protocols would meet these requirements?
Suggested Answer: A
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30 comments · newest first
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Tammara
6 months ago
D focuses on wireless security, but A is more comprehensive for both networks.
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Cathrine
6 months ago
C is interesting but doesn't cover network access control effectively.
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Sueann
6 months ago
B seems off. Kerberos is more about authentication, not device compliance.
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Andra
7 months ago
I’m leaning towards A too. It directly addresses both wired and wireless needs.
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Arthur
7 months ago
Agreed! Network Access Control is essential for isolating outdated devices.
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Irving
7 months ago
LDAP won't help with device compliance, so not a good choice.
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Malinda
8 months ago
Wait, can you really isolate devices just like that?
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Susana
8 months ago
802.1x is the way to go, no doubt!
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Willard
8 months ago
I think Kerberos is overkill for this situation.
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Stefany
8 months ago
Ah, the age-old question of how to keep your network secure and your IT team sane. 802.1x and NAC, my friends, is the way to go!
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Oretha
8 months ago
802.11i and AAA? I think the company is looking for wired and wireless network control, not just wireless.
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Tora
8 months ago
LDAP and AAA? Seriously? That's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole.
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Tran
9 months ago
Kerberos and Network Access Control? Nah, that's not gonna cut it for this scenario.
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Sina
9 months ago
I feel like 802.11i is more focused on wireless security, so it might not be the best fit for wired networks.
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Roosevelt
9 months ago
This question reminds me of a practice exam where we discussed how NAC can isolate devices based on compliance.
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Quentin
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Kerberos being more about user authentication rather than device control.
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Tori
9 months ago
I think 802.1x and Network Access Control is the right choice since it deals with authenticating devices on the network.
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Corinne
9 months ago
I'm not too sure about this one. I'll need to review the differences between the protocols and standards mentioned to determine which one best meets the requirements of company-issued devices and network access control based on device posture.
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Lucy
10 months ago
Definitely 802.1x and Network Access Control!
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Evangelina
10 months ago
I'm pretty confident that option A is the right answer. 802.1x provides the device authentication and Network Access Control allows for the isolation of devices that aren't up-to-date on patches.
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Marguerita
10 months ago
I think A is the best choice. 802.1x is crucial for device authentication.
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Maryann
10 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. 802.1x and Network Access Control would be the way to go since they allow for device authentication and network access control based on device posture. That should cover the requirements.
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Corrie
10 months ago
802.1x and Network Access Control is the correct answer. It allows for device authentication and network access control.
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Jacquelyne
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between 802.1x and Kerberos. I'll need to review those to see which one is more appropriate for network access control.
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Stephaine
11 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different network security protocols and standards to figure out which ones would best meet the requirements.
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Latosha
5 months ago
I’m leaning towards A as well. It covers both needs.
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Ethan
5 months ago
Agreed! Network Access Control is key too.
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Zachary
6 months ago
802.1x is crucial for device authentication.
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Martha
6 months ago
I think A is the best choice.
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Rene
6 months ago
This is definitely a tough question!