Question 350
The HPE AOS-CX switching case is: An operator disables local break-glass access before confirming that TACACS or RADIUS management authentication works. Which TWO choices together provide the targeted remedy and independent validation? (Select TWO.)
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The targeted correction for An operator disables local break-glass access before confirming that TACACS or RADIUS management authentication works is: Restrict switch management protocols and administrative roles through approved AAA, SSH and source-policy controls with local recovery access. It reduces the risk that an accessible management interface with weak authorization can expose production switching changes to unauthorized staff.
A separate operational validation for An operator disables local break-glass access before confirming that TACACS or RADIUS management authentication works is: Role-based management login tests enforce least privilege and approved emergency access while insecure services remain disabled. It proves intended behavior instead of accepting configuration presence alone.
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This alternative concerns dynamic segmentation roles and enforcement; its associated risk is: Role names without operational enforcement can leave different endpoint classes in an improperly shared security domain. The observed case An operator disables local break-glass access before confirming that TACACS or RADIUS management authentication works requires the more specific management plane aaa ssh and least privilege control. The targeted action is: Restrict switch management protocols and administrative roles through approved AAA, SSH and source-policy controls with local recovery access.
This alternative concerns 802.1x port authentication and radius policy; its associated risk is: Failing open on authentication loss or applying an unreviewed fallback VLAN can grant excess access to unmanaged devices. The observed case An operator disables local break-glass access before confirming that TACACS or RADIUS management authentication works requires the more specific management plane aaa ssh and least privilege control. The targeted action is: Restrict switch management protocols and administrative roles through approved AAA, SSH and source-policy controls with local recovery access.
This alternative concerns layer 2 protection dhcp snooping and arp inspection; its associated risk is: Untrusted DHCP servers or forged ARP messages can redirect clients or disrupt campus communications. The observed case An operator disables local break-glass access before confirming that TACACS or RADIUS management authentication works requires the more specific management plane aaa ssh and least privilege control. The targeted action is: Restrict switch management protocols and administrative roles through approved AAA, SSH and source-policy controls with local recovery access.