Free HP HPE6-A84 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

The subnet mask in rule 3 of the “medical-mobile” policy is currently 255.255.252.0, which means that the rule denies access to the 10.1.12.0/22 subnet as well as the adjacent 10.1.16.0/22 subnet 1. This is not consistent with the scenario requirements, which state that only the 10.1.12.0/22 subnet should be denied access, while the rest of the 10.1.0.0/16 range should be permitted access.

To fix this issue, the subnet mask in rule 3 should be changed to 255.255.248.0, which means that the rule only denies access to the 10.1.8.0/21 subnet, which includes the 10.1.12.0/22 subnet 1. This way, the rule matches the scenario requirements more precisely.

This is because a parameter is a variable that can be defined and modified by the user or the script, and can be used to customize the behavior and output of the NAE script. A parameter can be referred to by using the syntax self ^ramsfname], where ramsfname is the name of the parameter.

By defining a parameter for the RADIUS server, you can make the NAE script more flexible and adaptable to different scenarios and switches. The parameter can be set to a default value, such as cp.acnsxtest.local, but it can also be changed by the user or the script based on the network conditions and requirements. For example, the user can select a different hostname or IP address for the monitored RADIUS server when they create an agent from the script, or the script can automatically detect and update the parameter based on the switch configuration. This way, the NAE script can monitor statistics from any RADIUS server defined on the switch without hard-coding the server name or IP address in the monitor URI.

A. Use this variable, %{radius-ipV when defining the monitor URI in the NAE agent script. This is not a valid recommendation because %{radius-ipV is not a valid variable in NAE scripts. Variables in NAE scripts are prefixed with self ^ramsfname], not with %. Moreover, radius-ipV is not a predefined variable that contains the RADIUS server name or IP address, but rather a generic term that could refer to any IP version.

C. Use a callback action to collect the name of any RADIUS servers defined on the switch at the time the agent is created. This is not a bad recommendation, but it is not as good as defining a parameter. A callback action is a feature that allows an NAE script to execute a command on the switch and collect its output for further processing or display. A callback action can be used to collect the name of any RADIUS servers defined on the switch by executing a command such as show radius-server or show running-config radius-server and parsing its output. However, a callback action might not be as fast or reliable as using a parameter, as it depends on the availability and responsiveness of the switch and its CLI.

D. Make the script editable so that admins can edit it on demand when they are creating scripts. This is not a good recommendation because making the script editable exposes it to potential errors or modifications that could affect its functionality or performance. Making the script editable also requires more effort and expertise from the admins, who might not be familiar with NAE scripting syntax or logic. Moreover, making the script editable does not future proof it, as it does not allow for dynamic changes or updates based on network conditions or requirements.

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The VIA web authentication profile is used to authenticate the users who want to download the VIA connection settings from the VPNCs. The VPNCs can use either an internal database or an external server (such as RADIUS or LDAP) as the authentication source for this profile. To ensure that only authorized users obtain VIA connection settings, you should use CPPM as the external server and configure a service on CPPM that uses AD as the authentication source. This way, you can leverage the role mapping and enforcement features of CPPM to check if the users belong to the “RemoteEmployees” AD group and grant or deny them access accordingly1

The other options are not correct because they do not allow you to verify the users’ AD group membership before providing them with VIA connection settings. Option B would only check the users’ credentials against AD, but not their group membership. Option C would only apply to the VPN connection phase, not the VIA connection settings phase. Option D would not work because the VPNCs do not support LDAP as an authentication source for VIA connection profiles2

This is because ARP inspection is a security feature that validates ARP packets in a network and prevents ARP poisoning attacks12 ARP inspection works by intercepting, logging, and discarding ARP packets with invalid IP-to-MAC address bindings1 To enable ARP inspection, the switch needs to know which ports are trusted and which are untrusted. Trusted ports are those that connect to authorized DHCP servers or other network devices that are not vulnerable to ARP spoofing. Untrusted ports are those that connect to end hosts or devices that might send forged ARP packets13

In the exhibit, LAG 1 is configured as a trusted port for ARP inspection, which is correct because it connects to the core switch. However, the edge ports (1/1/1-1/1/24) are not configured as untrusted ports for ARP inspection, which is incorrect because they connect to end hosts that might be compromised by an attacker. By default, all ports are untrusted for ARP inspection, but this can be changed by using the command ip arp inspection trust on the interface configuration mode3 Therefore, to protect VLAN 4 against ARP poisoning, the edge ports should be configured as untrusted for ARP inspection by using the command no ip arp inspection trust on the interface configuration mode. This way, the switch will validate the ARP packets received on these ports against the DHCP snooping database or an ARP access-list and drop any invalid packets34

A. ARP proxy is not enabled on VLAN 4. This is not an issue because ARP proxy is an optional feature that allows the switch to respond to ARP requests on behalf of hosts in different subnets5 It is not related to ARP poisoning or ARP inspection.

B. LAG 1 is configured as trusted for ARP inspection but should be untrusted. This is not an issue because LAG 1 connects to the core switch, which is a trusted device that does not send forged ARP packets.

C. DHCP snooping is not enabled on VLAN 4. This is not an issue because DHCP snooping is a separate feature that prevents rogue DHCP servers from offering IP addresses to clients6 It is not directly related to ARP poisoning or ARP inspection, although it can provide information for ARP inspection validation if enabled

This is because the Live Events monitoring tool is a feature that allows you to view and filter real-time events and alerts from your network devices and clients on Aruba Central. You can use the Live Events monitoring tool to detect which IoT clients have used SSH by applying the following filters:

• Category: IoT
• Application: SSH

The Live Events monitoring tool will then display a list of all the IoT clients that have used SSH, along with other information such as their IP address, MAC address, hostname, SSID, AP name, etc. You can also export the list as a CSV file for further analysis or reporting.

A. Create and apply a Central client profile tag that selects the SSH application and the clients’ category. This is not the fastest way to find a list of all the IoT clients that have used SSH because creating and applying a client profile tag is a process that involves several steps and might take some time to take effect. A client profile tag is a feature that allows you to group and classify clients based on various criteria, such as device type, OS, category, application, etc. To create and apply a client profile tag that selects the SSH application and the clients’ category, you need to do the following:

• Navigate to Clients > Client Profile Tags on Aruba Central.
• Click Add Tag and enter a name and description for the tag.
• Click Add Rule and select Application as the attribute and SSH as the value.
• Click Add Rule again and select Category as the attribute and IoT as the value.
• Click Save to create the tag.
• Navigate to Clients > Client List on Aruba Central.
• Select the clients that you want to apply the tag to and click Assign Tag.
• Select the tag that you created and click Apply.

After applying the tag, you can then filter the client list by the tag name and see a list of all the IoT clients that have used SSH. However, this method might not be as fast or accurate as using the Live Events monitoring tool, as it depends on how often the client profile tags are updated and synchronized with Aruba Central.

B. Run a search for SSH traffic and loT client IDs in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager’s (CPPM’s) accounting information. This is not the fastest way to find a list of all the IoT clients that have used SSH because running a search in CPPM’s accounting information is a process that involves accessing another system and querying a large amount of data. Accounting information is a feature that allows CPPM to collect and store data about network sessions, such as start time, end time, duration, bytes sent/received, etc. To run a search for SSH traffic and IoT client IDs in CPPM’s accounting information, you need to do the following:

• Log in to CPPM and navigate to Monitoring > Live Monitoring > Accounting.
• Click on Advanced Search and enter SSH as the value for Service Name.
• Click on Add Filter and enter IoT as the value for Endpoint Category.
• Click on Search to run the query.

The query will then return a list of all the network sessions that involved SSH traffic and IoT clients. However, this method might not be as fast or convenient as using the Live Events monitoring tool, as it requires logging in to another system and searching through a large amount of data that might not be relevant or current.

D. Use Central’s Gateway IDS/IPS Security Dashboard to search for SSH events and sources. This is not a valid way to find a list of all the IoT clients that have used SSH because the Gateway IDS/IPS Security Dashboard is a feature that only applies to wired network devices connected to Aruba gateways, not wireless devices connected to Aruba APs. The Gateway IDS/IPS Security Dashboard is a feature that allows you to monitor and manage security events and alerts from your wired network devices on Aruba Central. You can use the Gateway IDS/IPS Security Dashboard to search for security events related to SSH, such as brute force attacks or unauthorized access attempts, but not for normal SSH traffic from wireless IoT devices. Therefore, this method will not help you find a list of all the IoT clients that have used SSH.

A custom NAE script is a Python script that defines the monitors, the alert-trigger logic, and the remedial actions for an NAE agent. A monitor is a URI that specifies the data source and the data type that the NAE agent should collect and analyze. For example, to monitor the ARP inspection statistics on a VLAN, the monitor URI would be something like this:

where is the ID of the VLAN to be monitored.

To allow the admins to select the correct VLAN ID for the agent to monitor when they create the agent, you need to define a VLAN ID parameter in the NAE script. A parameter is a variable that can be set by the user when creating or modifying an agent. A parameter can be referenced in other parts of the script by using the syntax ${parameter-name}. For example, to define a VLAN ID parameter and reference it in the monitor URI, you would write something like this:

This way, when the admins create or modify the agent, they can enter the VLAN ID that they want to monitor, and the NAE script will use that value in the monitor URI.

You can find more information about how to write custom NAE scripts and use parameters in the NAE Scripting Guide

This option allows CPPM to receive real-time information about the network activity and security posture of the clients from the firewall, and then apply appropriate enforcement actions based on the configured policies 12. For example, if a client is detected to be infected with malware or violating the network usage policy, CPPM can quarantine or disconnect the client from the network 2.

AppRF and WebCC are features that allow the MCs to classify and control application traffic and web content based on predefined or custom categories 12. These features are required to meet the scenario requirements of denying access to all high-risk websites and denying access to the WLAN for a period of time if they send any SSH or Telnet traffic.

To enable AppRF and WebCC, you need to check the following settings:

• On the global level, you need to enable AppRF and WebCC under Configuration > Services > AppRF and Configuration > Services > WebCC, respectively 12.
• On the role level, you need to enable AppRF and WebCC under Configuration > Security > Access Control > Roles > medical-mobile > AppRF and Configuration > Security > Access Control > Roles > medical-mobile > WebCC, respectively 12.
• You also need to make sure that the MCs have valid licenses for AppRF and WebCC, which are included in the ArubaOS PEFNG license 3.