Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 480

Which software defined networking (SDN) architectural component is responsible for translating network requirements?

Answer options

• A. SDN Controller
• B. SDN Datapath
• C. SDN Northbound Interfaces
• D. SDN Application

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The SDN Controller is the key component that translates network requirements into actionable instructions for the data plane. The SDN Datapath handles actual data transmission but does not interpret requirements, while the SDN Northbound Interfaces and SDN Application facilitate communication and application logic but do not perform the translation directly.