A network administrator is implementing security zones for each department. Which of the following should the administrator use to accomplish this task?
Correct Answer: A
* Understanding ACLs:
* Access Control Lists (ACLs): A set of rules used to control network traffic and restrict access to network resources by filtering packets based on IP addresses, protocols, or ports.
* Implementing Security Zones:
* Defining Zones: ACLs can be used to create security zones by applying specific rules to different departments, ensuring that only authorized traffic is allowed between these zones.
* Control Traffic: ACLs control inbound and outbound traffic at network boundaries, enforcing security policies and preventing unauthorized access.
* Comparison with Other Options:
* Port Security: Limits the number of devices that can connect to a switch port, preventing MAC address flooding attacks, but not used for defining security zones.
* Content Filtering: Blocks or allows access to specific content based on predefined policies, typically used for web filtering rather than network segmentation.
* NAC (Network Access Control): Controls access to the network based on the security posture of devices but does not define security zones.
* Implementation Steps:
* Define ACL rules based on the requirements of each department.
* Apply these rules to the appropriate network interfaces or firewall policies to segment the network into security zones.
References:
* CompTIA Network+ study materials on network security and access control methods.
