Exam 350-701 topic 1 question 254 discussion

Easy Connect simplifies network access control and segmentation by allowing the assignment of Security Group Tags to endpoints without requiring 802.1X on those endpoints, whether using wired or wireless connectivity. Active Directory logins are used to map user information onto network connections, which are then used for authorizing users on the network even when the Identity Services Engine (ISE) is not involved in the authentication process. Consequently, this authorization method only supports devices that authenticate with a Domain Controller. Easy Connect can also be used as a backup authentication method to 802.1X, to ensure that managed assets are classified even when an 802.1X supplicant is not correctly configured. This can dramatically reduce help desk calls

B & D is my choice based on the links folks here have provided, do your research.

Cisco Easy Connect is a feature in Cisco TrustSec that simplifies network access control by automatically assigning Security Group Tags (SGTs) without requiring 802.1X authentication on switches or endpoints. Why these answers? B. Easy Connect allows for the assignment of Security Group Tags and does not require 802.1X to be configured on the switch or the endpoint. Removes the need for complex 802.1X configurations while still enforcing TrustSec policies. Uses PassiveID (Passive Identity Mapping) to automatically assign SGTs based on Active Directory authentication without requiring endpoint authentication via 802.1X. D. Easy Connect allows for managed endpoints that authenticate to AD to be mapped to Security Groups (PassiveID). When a user logs into a domain-joined device, Easy Connect captures login events from Active Directory and assigns an SGT to the endpoint dynamically. This simplifies access control while ensuring TrustSec policies are still enforced.

BD as i made a comment as 802.1x may not be avalible

switch needs to have dot1x setup, end point does not

https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-knowledge-base/ise-easy-connect/ta-p/3638861 MAB or 802.1X (required for ISE to stitch RADIUS session with PassiveID info) You can configure NAD w MAB, so technically 802.1x is not a requirement??

A CORRECT - EASYconenct integrate with AD to gaing visibility B- incorrect - SWITCHES NEED 802.1x configuration , Endpoints DOES not C- Does not create dashboards D - its correct - it is the main purpose E - incorrect - it is not about posture needs

why not B C since PassiveID can be used independently without easy connect feature??

B. It allows for the assignment of Security Group Tags and does not require 802.1x to be configured on the switch or the endpoint. D. It allows for managed endpoints that authenticate to AD to be mapped to Security Groups (PassiveID). Easy Connect helps control network access by allowing for the assignment of Security Group Tags (SGTs) and mapping managed endpoints that authenticate to AD to Security Groups (PassiveID). This enables organizations to enforce granular access policies based on the endpoint's identity and role, rather than just its IP address or MAC address. The use of SGTs and PassiveID helps simplify the deployment of TrustSec and reduces the complexity of network access control, as it does not require the configuration of 802.1x on the switch or endpoint.

I prefer B, D asy Connect simplifies network access control and segmentation by allowing the assignment of Security Group Tags to endpoints without requiring 802.1X on those endpoints, whether using wired or wireless connectivity. Reference: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/trustsec/trustsecwith-easy- connect-configuration-guide.p

D & E in my opinion. Cheers