What effect does enforcement mode have on policy actions related to switches?

The assertion that enforcement mode has no impact on switch actions highlights the way enforcement settings interact with network devices, specifically switches, within the ForeScout environment. Enforcement modes are designed to dictate how different policy actions are applied to endpoints in the network, but they do not typically extend to switches themselves.

In many network security frameworks, switches are often considered as neutral entities that manage the traffic between devices rather than enforcing security policies directly. As a result, when enforcement mode settings are adjusted—whether that is complete, partial, or disabled—the policies related to traffic management and security posture predominantly concern endpoints rather than affecting the switch's inherent behavior.

Understanding this helps clarify that enforcement modes primarily determine the response to endpoint behaviors and compliance, rather than imposing restrictions or actions on switch configurations or operations. Therefore, the implication is that switches operate independently of these enforcement modes, which should remain consistent regardless of the selected enforcement strategy.