Forescout FSCP Exam Dumps

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According to theForescout Quick Installation Guideand official port configuration documentation,SecureConnector for Windows uses TCP port 10003, and the management packets should be captured from the host IP address reaching themanagement port(not the monitor port). Therefore, the correct command would usetcpdump filtering for tcp port 10003 traffic reaching the management port.

SecureConnector Port Assignments:

According to the official documentation:

SecureConnector Type

Port

Protocol

Function

Windows

10003/TCP

TLS (encrypted)

Allows SecureConnector to create a secure encrypted TLS connection to the Appliance from Windows machines

OS X

10005/TCP

TLS (encrypted)

Allows SecureConnector to create a secure encrypted TLS connection to the Appliance from OS X machines

Linux

10006/TCP

TLS 1.2 (encrypted)

Allows SecureConnector to create a secure connection over TLS 1.2 to the Appliance from Linux machines

Port 2200 is for Legacy Linux SecureConnector (older versions using SSH encryption), not for Windows.

Forescout Appliance Interface Types:

Management Port- Used for administrative access and SecureConnector connections

Monitor Port- Used for monitoring and analyzing network traffic

Response Port- Used for policy actions and responses

SecureConnector connections reach themanagement port, not the monitor port.

Troubleshooting SecureConnector Connectivity:

To verify that SecureConnector management packets from a Windows host are successfully reaching CounterACT, use the following tcpdump command:

bash

tcpdump -i [management_interface] -nn 'tcp port 10003 and src [windows_host_ip]'

This command:

Monitors the management interface

Filters for TCP port 10003 traffic

Captures packets from the Windows host IP address reaching the management port

Verifies bidirectional TLS communication

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . tcp port 10005 from host IP reaching monitor port- Port 10005 is for OS X, not Windows; should reach management port, not monitor port

B . tcp port 2200 reaching management port- Port 2200 is for legacy Linux SecureConnector with SSH, not Windows

C . tcp port 10003 reaching monitor port- Port 10003 is correct for Windows, but should reach management port, not monitor port

D . tcp port 2200 reaching management port- Port 2200 is for legacy Linux SecureConnector, not Windows

SecureConnector Connection Process:

According to the documentation:

SecureConnector on the Windows endpoint initiates a connection to port 10003

Connection is established to the Appliance's management port

When SecureConnector connects to an Appliance or Enterprise Manager, it is redirected to the Appliance to which its host is assigned

Ensure port 10003 is open to all Appliances and Enterprise Manager for transparent mobility

Referenced Documentation:

Forescout Quick Installation Guide v8.2

Forescout Quick Installation Guide v8.1

Port configuration section: SecureConnector for Windows

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According to theForescout User Directory Plugin Configuration Guide - Microsoft Active Directory Server Settings, the field that should be configured for Active Directory subdomains is'Domain Aliases'.

Domain Aliases for Subdomains:

According to the Microsoft Active Directory Server Settings documentation:

'Configure the following additional server settings in the Directory and Additional Domain Aliases sections: Domain Aliases - Configure additional domain names that users can use to log in, such as subdomains.'

Purpose of Domain Aliases:

According to the documentation:

Domain Aliases are used to specify:

Subdomains- Alternative domain names like subdomain.company.com

Alternative Domain Names- Other domain name variations

User Login Options- Additional domains users can use to authenticate

Alias Resolution- Maps aliases to the primary domain

Example Configuration:

For an organization with the primary domaincompany.comand subdomainaccounts.company.com:

Domain Field- Set to: company.com

Domain Aliases Field- Add: accounts.company.com

This allows users from either domain to authenticate successfully.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . Replicas- Replicas configure redundant User Directory servers, not subdomains

B . Address- Address field specifies the server IP/FQDN, not domain aliases

C . Parent Groups- Parent Groups relate to group hierarchy, not domain subdomains

E . DNS Detection- DNS Detection is not a User Directory configuration field

Additional Domain Configuration:

According to the documentation:

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Primary Configuration:

Domain: company.com

Domain Aliases: accounts.company.com

services.company.com

mail.company.com

Port: 636 (default)

Referenced Documentation:

Microsoft Active Directory Server Settings

Define User Directory Servers - Domain Aliases section

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Action Thresholdsis the automated safety feature designed to prevent network-wide outages and blocks. According to theForescout Platform Administration Guide, Action Thresholds are specifically designed toautomatically implement safeguards when rolling out sanctions (blocking actions) across your network.

Purpose of Action Thresholds:

Action thresholds work as an automated circuit breaker mechanism that prevents catastrophic network-wide outages. The feature establishesmaximum percentage limits for specific action types on a single appliance. When these limits are reached, the policy automatically stops executing further blocking actions to prevent mass network disruption.

How Action Thresholds Prevent Outages:

Consider a scenario where a policy is misconfigured and would block 90% of all endpoints on the network due to a false condition match. Without Action Thresholds, this could cause a network-wide outage. With Action Thresholds configured:

Limit Definition- An administrator sets an action threshold (e.g., 20% of endpoints can be blocked by Switch action type)

Automatic Enforcement- When this percentage threshold is reached, the policy automatically stops executing the blocking action for any additional endpoints

Alert Generation- The system generates alerts to notify administrators when a threshold has been reached

Protection- This prevents the policy from cascading failures that could affect the entire network

Action Threshold Configuration:

Each action type (e.g., Switch blocking, Port blocking, External port blocking) can be configured with its own threshold percentage. This allows granular control over the maximum impact any single policy can have on the network.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . Stop all policies- This is a manual intervention, not an automated safety feature; also, it's too drastic and would disable legitimate policies

B . Disable policy- This is a manual action, not an automated safety mechanism

C . Disable Policy Action- While you can disable individual actions, this is not an automated threshold-based safeguard

E . Send an Email Alert- Alerts notify administrators but do not automatically prevent outages; they require manual intervention

Referenced Documentation:

Forescout Platform Administration Guide - Working with Action Thresholds

Forescout Platform Administration Guide - Policy Safety Features

Section: 'Action Thresholds are designed to automatically implement safeguards when rolling out such sanctions across your network'

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According to theForescout Switch Plugin Configuration Guide,Access Port ACL and Endpoint Address ACL cannot both be used concurrently on the same endpoint. These two actions are mutually exclusive because they both apply ACL rules to control traffic, but through different mechanisms, and attempting to apply both simultaneously creates a conflict.

Switch Restrict Actions Overview:

The Forescout Switch Plugin provides several restrict actions that can be applied to endpoints:

Access Port ACL- Applies an operator-defined ACL to the access port of an endpoint

Endpoint Address ACL- Applies an operator-defined ACL based on the endpoint's address (MAC or IP)

Assign to VLAN- Assigns the endpoint to a specific VLAN

Switch Block- Completely isolates endpoints by turning off their switch port

Action Compatibility Rules:

According to the Switch Plugin Configuration Guide:

Endpoint Address ACL vs Access Port ACL- TheseCANNOT be used togetheron the same endpoint because:

Both actions modify switch filtering rules

Both actions can conflict when applied simultaneously

The Switch Plugin cannot determine priority between conflicting ACL configurations

Applying both would create ambiguous filtering logic on the switch

Actions That CAN Be Used Together:

Access Port ACL + Assign to VLAN- Can be used concurrently

Endpoint Address ACL + Assign to VLAN- Can be used concurrently

Switch Block + Assign to VLAN- This is semantically redundant (blocking takes precedence) but is allowed

Access Port ACL + Switch Block- Can be used concurrently (though Block takes precedence)

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . Access Port ACL & Switch Block- These CAN be used concurrently; Switch Block would take precedence

B . Switch Block & Assign to VLAN- These CAN be used concurrently (though redundant)

C . Endpoint Address ACL & Assign to VLAN- These CAN be used concurrently

E . Access Port ACL & Assign to VLAN- These CAN be used concurrently; they work on different aspects of port management

ACL Action Definition:

According to the documentation:

Access Port ACL- 'Use the Access Port ACL action to define an ACL that addresses one or more than one access control scenario, which is then applied to an endpoint's switch port'

Endpoint Address ACL- 'Use the Endpoint Address ACL action to apply an operator-defined ACL, addressing one or more than one access control scenario, which is applied to an endpoint's address'

Referenced Documentation:

Forescout CounterACT Switch Plugin Configuration Guide Version 8.12

Switch Plugin Configuration Guide v8.14.2

Switch Restrict Actions documentation

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According to theForescout Installation GuideandWindows Vulnerability DB Configuration Guide, a characteristic of acentralized deployment is that checking Microsoft vulnerabilities at a remote site may have significant bandwidth impact.

Centralized vs. Distributed Deployment Models:

In acentralized deployment, Forescout uses a central location with Enterprise Manager and Appliances, while in adistributed deployment, appliances are placed at multiple locations.

Bandwidth Considerations in Centralized Deployments:

According to the Windows Vulnerability DB Configuration Guide:

'Minimize Bandwidth During Vulnerability File Download: You can minimize bandwidth usage during Microsoft vulnerability file download processes by limiting the number of concurrent HTTP downloads to endpoints. The default is 20 endpoints simultaneously.'

The documentation further states:

'To customize: Select Tools>Options>HPS Inspection Engine>Windows Updates tab. Define a value in theMaximum Concurrent Vulnerability DB File HTTP Uploadsfield.'

This configuration option existsspecifically because checking Microsoft vulnerabilities(downloading vulnerability definition files to endpoints and having endpoints upload compliance data back) can consume significant bandwidth.

Why Centralized Deployments Magnify Bandwidth Impact:

According to the Installation Guide:

In a centralized deployment:

All vulnerability checking traffic flows through a single central location

Multiple endpoints simultaneously download large vulnerability database files

All endpoints upload vulnerability compliance data back to central appliances

All this traffic concentrates at the central site

In contrast, in a distributed deployment where appliances exist at remote sites, local endpoints can communicate directly with the local appliance without impacting the central WAN link.

Bandwidth Management for Centralized Deployments:

According to the documentation:

To address the bandwidth impact in centralized deployments:

Limit concurrent HTTP uploads for vulnerability DB files

Schedule vulnerability checks during off-peak hours

Carefully plan deployment architecture considering remote site bandwidth

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B . Provides enhanced IPS and HTTP actions- This is not specific to centralized deployments; both deployment models can use IPS and HTTP actions

C . Is optimal for threat protection- Neither deployment model is necessarily optimal; choice depends on specific requirements

D . Deployed as a Layer-2 channel- Deployment mode (Layer-2 vs. Layer-3) is independent of centralized vs. distributed architecture

E . Every site has an appliance- This describes adistributed deployment, not a centralized one. In centralized deployments, appliances are concentrated at a central site

Centralized Deployment Characteristics:

According to the documentation:

Appliances are typically located at a central site

Remote sites connect through WAN links

Reduced operational complexity with centralized management

Higher bandwidth requirements on WAN for vulnerability checking and policy enforcement

Requires careful bandwidth planning for remote vulnerability assessment

Referenced Documentation:

Forescout Platform Installation Guide - Network Deployment Requirements

Windows Vulnerability DB Configuration Guide - Minimize Bandwidth During Vulnerability File Download

Forescout Platform Cloud Strategies and Best Practices - Bandwidth considerations