SC-100 Zero Trust & Threat Protection Solutions

Question 1

What is the core principle of the Zero Trust model?

Accepted Answer

Trust only verified and continuously validated users and devices

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Trust all internal users.

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Disable user authentication.

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Allow full access by default.

Question 2

What is micro-segmentation in Zero Trust architecture?

Accepted Answer

Creating small, secure zones within the network

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A network design for internet access.

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Allowing users to bypass firewalls.

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Providing public IPs to all users.

Question 3

Why is continuous monitoring important in threat protection?

Accepted Answer

To detect anomalies and respond to threats promptly

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To block all users.

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To update software only once a year.

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To reduce internet speed.

Question 4

What is a key element of threat protection strategy?

Accepted Answer

Using proactive and reactive security tools

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Ignoring system logs.

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Only using basic passwords.

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Restricting all network traffic.

Question 5

Which tool helps detect advanced persistent threats (APTs)?

Accepted Answer

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

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Firewall

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Email client

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Text editor

Question 6

What does 'assume breach' mean in Zero Trust?

Accepted Answer

Design as if a breach has already occurred

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No validation needed.

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Trust all software updates.

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Permit anonymous access.

Question 7

Which type of attack is Zero Trust designed to limit?

Accepted Answer

Lateral movement within networks

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DDoS

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Phishing

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Spam

Question 8

What is the purpose of identity verification in Zero Trust?

Accepted Answer

To confirm users are who they claim to be

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To simplify sign-up forms.

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To provide access without checks.

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To disable user roles.

Question 9

How does threat intelligence contribute to Zero Trust?

Accepted Answer

It enhances situational awareness and threat response

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It slows down the system.

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It blocks all traffic.

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It removes security patches.