Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of using software-defined networking for network security?

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)centralizes network control by decoupling the control plane from the data plane, enabling:

Centralized Management:Administrators can control the entire network from a single point.

Dynamic Policy Enforcement:Security policies can be applied uniformly across the network.

Real-Time Adjustments:Quickly adapt to emerging threats by reconfiguring policies from the central controller.

Enhanced Visibility:Consolidated monitoring through centralized control improves security posture.

Incorrect Options:

A. Simplifies network topology:This is a secondary benefit, not the primary security advantage.

B. Greater scalability and flexibility:While true, it is not directly related to security.

D. Improves monitoring and alerting:SDN primarily focuses on control, not monitoring.

Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:

Refer to Chapter 5, Section "Software-Defined Networks," Subsection "Security Benefits" - SDN's centralized control model significantly enhances network security management.