Which statement best describes Trusted Clients?

The correct answer is B. Trusted Clients are specific client systems, IP addresses, ranges, or networks allowed to connect to the Security Management Server using SmartConsole. They control where SmartConsole management access can originate. They do not define who the administrator is; administrator accounts and permission profiles define identity and privileges after connection. Option A is wrong because it describes administrators, not client devices/IPs. Option C is wrong because Security Gateways do not connect to the management server “using SmartConsole” as clients. Option D is also wrong because trusted users are not the object of this control. This distinction matters for management-plane hardening: a valid administrator login should still be restricted to approved management workstations or networks. Trusted Clients reduce exposure by blocking SmartConsole login attempts from unauthorized source systems before administrator privileges are even considered. Reference topics: Trusted Clients, GUI Clients, SmartConsole access restrictions, Security Management Server hardening.