The correct answer isCbecauseHPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WANprovides secure local Internet breakout at branch sites withintegrated next-generation firewall (NGFW) and security features.This allows Internet-bound traffic to be securely routed directly from the branch instead of being backhauled through the data center, while still ensuring full visibility and threat protection.
Relevant extracts from HPE Aruba Networking documentation:
“Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN enables local Internet breakout with integrated NGFW and IDS/IPS capabilities, reducing latency while ensuring strong security.”
“This approach eliminates the inefficiencies of backhauling SaaS and Internet traffic to the data center, without compromising security posture.”
“Built-in security services in Aruba SD-WAN address the CIO’s need for performance and the CISO’s need for risk mitigation.”
“Aruba EdgeConnect integrates with SSE and SASE frameworks to extend security policies consistently across all branch sites.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
AKeeping all traffic routed through the data center defeats the purpose of modern SD-WAN and SaaS-optimized architectures.
BWhile Aruba provides branch-in-a-box solutions, the specific concern here is security for Internet breakout, addressed by SD-WAN with NGFW.
DFabric Composer is adata center fabric orchestration tool, not designed for WAN/branch security.
References (HPE Aruba Networking Solutions / Study Guides):
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Technical Overview
Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security White Paper
Aruba SASE and SD-WAN Integration Guide
Aruba ESP Branch Solutions Study Guide
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