Operational Technology Network Segmentation Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the primary purpose of micro-segmentation?

Preventing direct device-to-device communication (correct)

Improving firewall performance

Enhancing V-LAN connectivity

Facilitating intra-switch policies

How does micro-segmentation affect hosts within the same V-LAN?

Their communication is enhanced

They are isolated from the FortiGate

They cannot communicate directly with each other (correct)

They require additional firewall configuration

What is a key benefit of continuous availability in an O.T network?

Enhancing device-to-device communication

Reducing the need for redundant architecture

Avoiding single points of failure (correct)

Simplifying cross-functional team creation

How can micro-segmentation be configured in an O.T environment?

Using a standalone or managed FortiSwitch (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of system downtime in an O.T environment?

Diminished productivity, dissatisfied customers, and lost revenue (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can enterprises achieve both reliability and availability in O.T systems?

By sharing knowledge and aligning business practices between I.T and O.T teams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of micro-segmentation in controlling traffic flows?

Managing traffic flows through firewall policies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of micro-segmentation on V-LAN traffic?

Hosts on the same V-LAN cannot detect and communicate with each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can continuous availability be achieved in an O.T network?

By deploying redundant architectural components (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of system downtime in an O.T environment?

Loss of life, property, or significant environmental or health hazards (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can the reliability and availability of O.T systems be achieved?

By aligning business practices between I.T and O.T teams (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of network segmentation in an O.T environment?

Improve monitoring, boost performance, localize technical issues, and enhance security (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which solution can be used to detect new devices on the network and enforce network segmentation based on device profiles in an O.T environment?

FortiNAC (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can micro-segmentation in an O.T environment provide extra security to the process layer?

All Intra-V-LAN traffic is controlled from FortiGate (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which device can be used to implement internal segmentation in an O.T environment?

FortiGate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FortiGate in micro-segmentation in an O.T environment?

Implement internal segmentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does FortiNAC contribute to network segmentation in an O.T environment?

Detects new devices and enforces network segmentation based on device profiles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be achieved using FortiNAC in an O.T environment?

Detecting devices on the network and placing them in different device profiles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Intent-Based Segmentation for O.T using FortiGate and managed FortiAP/FortiSwitch?

Internal and micro segmentation (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can FortiGate and managed FortiSwitch contribute to network segmentation in an O.T environment?

Implementing internal and micro-segmentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of micro-segmentation on host isolation in an O.T environment?

Hosts are not able to see each other within the same V-LAN (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FortiSwitch in micro-segmentation in an O.T environment?

Implementing micro-segmentation (B) Signup and view all the answers