7. Zero Trust Network Security Quiz

What is the primary goal of a zero trust network?

• To authenticate and verify every access request

• To simplify network management

• To eliminate the need for firewalls

• To allow unrestricted access to all users

In a zero trust network, what must be done each time access to a resource is requested?

• The data must be decrypted

• The network must be reset

• The firewall must be disabled

• The user must be authenticated

What is the role of the data plane in network devices?

• To manage security policies

• To process and forward network data

• To configure network settings

• To authenticate users

Which plane is responsible for managing actions in the data plane?

• Control plane

• Data plane

• Management plane

• Security plane

How can zero trust be implemented in cloud environments?

• By using a single security control

• By applying control planes to security processes

• By allowing unrestricted access

• By disabling all firewalls

What is adaptive identity in the context of zero trust?

• A method to simplify user authentication

• A technology to examine and apply security controls based on multiple factors

• A way to bypass security checks

• A process to encrypt all data

Which factor is NOT considered in adaptive identity?

• User's favorite color

• Source of the requested resources

• Relationship of the person to the organization

• Type of connection in place

What is the purpose of security zones in a zero trust network?

• To allow unrestricted access to all users

• To simplify network configuration

• To create implicit trust between different network areas

• To eliminate the need for authentication

What is the role of the policy enforcement point in a zero trust network?

• To configure network settings

• To process and forward network data

• To gather information about the traffic and enforce policies

• To make decisions on whether traffic should be allowed

Who is responsible for making the final decision on whether traffic should be allowed in a zero trust network?

• Policy enforcement point

• Data plane

• Policy decision point

• Control plane