Exam NetSec-Generalist Topic 3 Question 32 Discussion

To allow third-party contractors access to internal applications outside business hours, the Security Policy must include:
User-ID -
Identifies specific users (e.g., third-party contractors) and applies access rules accordingly.
Ensures that only authenticated users from the contractor group receive access.
Schedule -
Specifies the allowed access time frame (e.g., outside business hours: 6 PM - 6 AM).
Ensures that contractors can only access applications during designated off-hours.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
C . Service ❌
Incorrect, because Service defines ports and protocols, not user identity or time-based access control.
D . App-ID ❌
Incorrect, because App-ID identifies and classifies applications, but does not restrict access based on user identity or time.
Reference to Firewall Deployment and Security Features:
Firewall Deployment - Ensures contractors access internal applications securely via User-ID and Schedule.
Security Policies - Implements granular time-based and identity-based access control.
VPN Configurations - Third-party contractors may access applications through GlobalProtect VPN.
Threat Prevention - Reduces attack risks by limiting access windows for third-party users.
WildFire Integration - Ensures downloaded contractor files are scanned for threats.
Zero Trust Architectures - Supports least-privilege access based on user identity and time restrictions.
Thus, the correct answers are:
✅ A. User-ID
✅ B. Schedule