HPE2-W12 Exam Dumps - Selling HPE Aruba Networking Solutions

The correct answer isBbecause the foundation of Aruba’s Zero Trust Security strategy isvisibility, control, and continuous monitoring of all users and devices—including IoT—on the network.Aruba highlights that Zero Trust is not achieved simply with perimeter defenses but requires pervasive identity-based controls and segmentation inside the network.

Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:

“Zero Trust begins with full-spectrum visibility of all devices, users, and workloads connecting to the network to ensure nothing is trusted by default.”

“With Aruba ClearPass Device Insight and Aruba Central Client Insights, organizations gain the visibility and control required to enforce least-privilege access policies for users and IoT devices.”

“The inability to see and control unmanaged IoT devices represents a major security blind spot that Zero Trust frameworks directly address.”

“Aruba’s Zero Trust model applies identity-based access and dynamic segmentation to secure all connected endpoints, regardless of location or device type.”

Why the other options are incorrect:

AWireless encryption knowledge is not a determining factor for Zero Trust adoption—it is too narrow and technical.

CPerimeter firewalls are legacy security strategies; Aruba stresses that Zero Trust must focus inside the network, not just at the perimeter.

DUser experience on personal devices (BYOD) is relevant but does not directly uncover a Zero Trust use case. The primary driver is IoT and endpoint visibility with policy enforcement.

References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):

Aruba Zero Trust Security — Solution Overview

Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) Security White Paper

Aruba ClearPass Device Insight — Technical Guide

Aruba Central Client Insights — Solution Brief

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The correct answer isDbecause the core value of aCloud Access Security Broker (CASB)is to providevisibility, compliance, data protection, and threat prevention for SaaS applications.Aruba CASB helps prevent sensitive or restricted data from being uploaded, shared, or leaked through SaaS platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Google Workspace). This directly addresses compliance and data loss prevention (DLP) challenges.

Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:

“CASB solutions secure the use of SaaS applications by enforcing policies that prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive or restricted data.”

“Aruba CASB provides inline controls and API-based integrations to detect and block risky SaaS activity.”

“By preventing data exfiltration and ensuring compliance, CASB closes a major cloud security gap introduced by uncontrolled SaaS adoption.”

“CASB helps IT maintain visibility into SaaS usage, ensuring data security and compliance across distributed environments.”

Why the other options are incorrect:

AQuality of experience improvements for branch SaaS apps are enabled bySD-WAN optimization, not CASB.

BReal-time app acceleration is aWAN optimization and SD-WAN function, not CASB.

CReplacing VPNs with secure alternatives is handled byZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access), not CASB.

References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):

Aruba ESP Cloud Security and CASB — Solution Overview

Aruba SASE with CASB and ZTNA — White Paper

Aruba Cloud Access Security Broker — Product Brief

Aruba Data Protection and Compliance in SaaS — Technical Guide

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The correct answer isAbecause the Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series is designed specifically to address east-west security in the data center by integratingstateful firewalling and distributed services directly into the top-of-rack switch. This provides protection for network traffic within the data center against cyberattacks such as lateral movement, ransomware spread, and insider threats.

Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:

“The Aruba CX 10000 with Pensando provides a unique ability to extend Zero Trust and distributed firewalling deep into the data center, securing traffic east-west at scale.”

“By embedding stateful security services directly in the switching fabric, the CX 10000 eliminates blind spots where east-west traffic would otherwise go unprotected.”

“Organizations can now protect critical workloads from advanced threats by applying segmentation and firewall policies closest to the application.”

Why the other options are incorrect:

BSecuring IoT devices is primarily a campus/edge use case (addressed by Aruba Central, ClearPass, and Dynamic Segmentation), not a core CX 10000 differentiator.

CRansomware recovery is important but focuses on backup/restore and disaster recovery, not the proactive in-fabric security benefits of CX 10000.

DLocation-based services are a WLAN and edge networking capability, not relevant to data center switching.

References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):

Aruba CX 10000 Switch Series with Pensando — Product Overview / Data Sheet

Aruba ESP Data Center Networking — Solution Overview

Aruba Zero Trust and Distributed Services Architecture — Technical White Paper

HPE Aruba Networking Competitive Positioning for Data Center Solutions

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The correct answer isDbecauseAruba Network Insight(part of Aruba Central’s AIOps capabilities) is specifically designed toautomate troubleshooting, detect anomalies, and provide optimization recommendations.It uses AI/ML-based analytics to reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR), optimize network performance, and proactively prevent issues before they impact users.

Relevant extracts from official HPE Aruba Networking documentation:

“Aruba Network Insight leverages machine learning to automatically detect problems, recommend resolutions, and optimize performance across the network.”

“By automating troubleshooting, IT teams spend less time firefighting and more time on strategic initiatives.”

“Network Insight correlates user experience data with infrastructure performance to provide actionable recommendations.”

“With AI-driven AIOps, Aruba Central reduces manual troubleshooting and ensures networks remain optimized.”

Why the other options are incorrect:

ADynamic Segmentation provides consistent role-based security policies, not troubleshooting automation.

BFabric Composer automates data center fabric operations, not network troubleshooting for campus/edge environments.

CClearPass Policy Manager enforces access policies but does not provide optimization or troubleshooting automation.

References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):

Aruba Central AIOps and Network Insight — Solution Overview

Aruba ESP AI-Powered Troubleshooting — White Paper

Aruba Central AI Insights and Recommendations — Product Brief

Aruba Central Network Optimization — Deployment Guide

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