Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) — Question 340

What is a key difference between Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA?

Answer options

• A. Cisco Firepower provides identity based access control while Cisco ASA does not.
• B. Cisco AS provides access control while Cisco Firepower does not.
• C. Cisco ASA provides SSL inspection while Cisco Firepower does not.
• D. Cisco Firepower natively provides intrusion prevention capabilities while Cisco ASA does not.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Cisco Firepower includes built-in intrusion prevention capabilities, enhancing its security features compared to Cisco ASA. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as Cisco ASA does offer access control, and both devices support SSL inspection, but only Firepower has the native intrusion prevention feature.