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CISSP Exam - Question 121


Compared to a traditional network, which of the following is a security-related benefit that software-defined networking (SDN) provides?

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Correct Answer: A

Compared to a traditional network, software-defined networking (SDN) provides the security-related benefit of centralized network provisioning. This allows for faster and more consistent application of security policies across the network, enhancing overall security. Centralized provisioning can streamline configurations and updates, reducing the chances of human error and ensuring that security measures are consistently enforced.

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dev46Option: C
Sep 23, 2022

The keyword is "security benefit" A. Centralized network provisioning - its SDN feature/ capability B. Reduced network latency when scaled - latency relates to performance C. Centralized network administrative control - interestingly, this option is a strength and weakness for SDN. Although you can provide defence of depth controls on the SDN controller but compromising the admin account can initiate various types of attacks on SDN. but this option seems right compared to others D. Reduced hardware footprint and cost - this relates to business cost and deployment

jackdryan
May 12, 2023

C is correct

franbarproOption: C
Oct 15, 2022

I mean "C" Centralizing the network admin control will come with a single point of failure, which is not good for security. But I am going with "C" still..... unless someone has a batter explanation.

Jamati
Nov 9, 2022

Has to be C

rajkamal0Option: C
Dec 27, 2022

Best answer is C: Security is also another benefit that enterprises notice with an SDN. This means you can extend your defense capabilities from simply blocking specific attacks to making proactive changes to adjust to new threats. The SDN controller can push global security policy updates out centrally across the network, and a virtualized switch can filter packets at the network edge and redirect suspicious traffic to other security devices for further analysis. Provisioning is part of administrative control.

Bach1968Option: C
Jul 6, 2023

option C: Centralized network administrative control, is a security-related benefit that software-defined networking (SDN) provides.

gjimenezfOption: C
Jan 13, 2024

security related benefit: Centralized administration

8b48948
Apr 24, 2024

Could easily be D as this is also correct.