Question 690
At a distributed Cisco ISE deployment, a security review finds: The organization replaces a network switch, and its TACACS+ requests originate from a new loopback IP not registered in ISE, so valid admins cannot log in. What is the key technical principle in this situation?
Explanation
Correct Answer
ISE identifies the network device that sends a TACACS+ request; an unregistered or mismatched source may fail device validation before authorization. This behavior directly governs the stated requirement. The recommended action is: Register and configure the new NAD source address, location, device type, and matching TACACS+ secret before cutover. The acceptance result is: The replacement switch authenticates a known admin through its intended TACACS policy, while the old source is retired.
Incorrect Answers
ISE identifies the network device that sends a TACACS+ request; an unregistered or mismatched source may fail device validation before authorization. The offered choice instead concerns a different principle: Enable the supported ISE Device Administration service on intended PSNs and verify licensing and matching NAD configuration. Those technical conditions are not interchangeable.
ISE identifies the network device that sends a TACACS+ request; an unregistered or mismatched source may fail device validation before authorization. The offered choice instead concerns a different principle: Configure an appropriate TACACS+ shell profile and role-based policy condition for the authorized administrator group. Those technical conditions are not interchangeable.
ISE identifies the network device that sends a TACACS+ request; an unregistered or mismatched source may fail device validation before authorization. The offered choice instead concerns a different principle: Test both allowed and denied command categories for each admin role. Those technical conditions are not interchangeable.