Uploading Compliance Module for Cisco ISE Posture Agent
Short answer
C Upload the compliance module using agent resources from the local disk in Cisco ISE client provisioning resources.
Question
Key Takeaways
Tests the exact step to add a downloaded compliance module into ISE client provisioning resources, where the trap is confusing the portal navigation with the actual upload action.
Cisco ISE requires the downloaded compliance module to be uploaded as an agent resource from the local disk, not through the Client Provisioning Portal. This guide confirms the correct upload method for deploying the Cisco Secure Client posture agent via URL redirection.
Common mistake: Many choose the Client Provisioning Portal (A) because that is where the resources page lives, but the portal is only the navigation path; the actual upload is performed by selecting agent resources from the local disk.
Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The question asks specifically how to upload a compliance module that was downloaded from Cisco to ISE. In Cisco ISE, the Client Provisioning Resources window provides the option "Agent resources from local disk," which lets you browse and select the compliance module file from your workstation. This action is the defined method for uploading a downloaded compliance module. Community member ce1997d confirmed this by noting that "You do not upload compliance modules through any portal" and that under Policy > Results > Client Provisioning > Resources you upload the file. Cachaman also cited the exact ISE option label, reinforcing that C is the correct upload mechanism.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
A (Client Provisioning Portal) is a work center area, not an upload action; it is the navigation context, but selecting it alone does not upload the file. B (Secure Client configuration) is used to configure the posture agent settings, not to import the compliance module. D (Secure Client posture profile) defines posture conditions and requirements, but it does not perform the binary upload. These options may sound related to posture deployment, yet none replace the specific "agent resources from the local disk" selection.Community Comment Notes
Commenters split evenly between A and C, which mirrors the common confusion between where you navigate and what you click. dawlims argued for the Client Provisioning Portal path, mentioning Posture > Client Provisioning > Resources, but skipped naming the final upload option. ce1997d directly contradicted the "portal" idea and pointed to the PAN path. Cachaman provided the precise ISE option label "Agent resources from local disk" and referenced a tutorial timestamp, reinforcing C. The weight of concrete ISE UI evidence supports C over the portal option.Exam Strategy
When a question asks how to upload a specific ISE resource, separate the navigation path from the actual upload choice. The Client Provisioning Portal is where you go, but the action is always "Agent resources from local disk" for a downloaded compliance module.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't the Client Provisioning Portal the correct upload method?
The portal is only the navigation path; the actual upload happens when you select agent resources from the local disk inside the Client Provisioning Resources page.
Can I upload the compliance module from the PAN as a local file?
Yes, go to Policy > Results > Client Provisioning > Resources, click Add, and choose Agent resources from local disk to upload the downloaded compliance module.
Community Votes
50% of anonymous learners picked answer C. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Discussion 3 contributions
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From public community threads 3
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dawlims 👍 2 Answered ATo upload a compliance module on a Cisco ISE network, you would access the "Client Provisioning Portal" within the "Work Centers" section of the ISE interface, where you can navigate to "Posture > Client Provisioning > Resources" to upload the compliance module file directly to the platform; essentially allowing you to define the compliance checks that devices must pass before accessing the network
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Cachaman 👍 1 Answered CCorrect is C. min 33:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As6SEUHFzV8 Client Provisioning Resources Agent resources from local disk: Select resources on your PC that you want to upload to ISE, see Add Cisco Provided Client Provisioning Resources from a Local Machine. Native Supplicant Profile: Configure a supplicant profile for phones and tablets that contain settings for your network. For more information, see Create Native Supplicant Profiles. AnyConnect ISE Posture Profile: Configure the AnyConnect ISE Posture here when you don't want to create and distribute agent XML profiles. For more information about the AnyConnect ISE Posture agent and ISE Posture Profile Editor, see the AnyConnect Administrators Guide for your version of AnyConnect https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/ise/3-1/admin_guide/b_ise_admin_3_1/b_ISE_admin_31_compliance.html#id_17065
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ce1997d 👍 1 Answered CYou do not upload compliance modules through any portal. It must be done through the PAN. Under Policy>Results>Client Provisioning>Resources you can upload. In this case because you first downloaded the compliance module you would select agent resources from local disk.
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