Network SecurityQuestion 70 of 100
Which switch feature limits the number of MAC addresses learned on a port and can shut the port down if violated?
a.DHCP snooping
b.Dynamic ARP inspection
c.Port security
d.BPDU guard
Explanation
Port security restricts how many MAC addresses a switch port learns and can take actions like shutting the port down on a violation. This mitigates MAC flooding and unauthorized device connections. Violation modes include protect, restrict, and shutdown.
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