What does an authorization profile in Cisco ISE primarily determine?

An authorization profile in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) primarily determines access privileges. When a user or device is authenticated through ISE, the authorization profile specifies what kind of access they are granted within the network. This can include permissions for different network resources, level of access (such as guest or administrative), and the application of specific policies.

Authorization profiles can dictate various parameters such as which VLAN the user gets placed in, what services or devices they can access, and any applicable security or compliance requirements. By tailoring access privileges through these profiles, network administrators can enforce security policies more effectively and ensure that users and devices have access only to what they need to perform their roles without compromising overall network security.

The other choices, although related to network management and user experience, do not specifically encapsulate the primary function of an authorization profile. While user identification is crucial for establishing who a user is, and device type can play a role in determining access, these aspects are part of the broader process, with authorization profiles focusing primarily on the privileges and access assigned post-authentication. Network bandwidth is typically managed separately and may not be a direct function of an authorization profile in ISE.