Cisco CCNA 200-301 Practice Question

By separating the control plane from the data plane, network control functions can be centralized, making management and configuration more efficient and consistent across the network. This centralization simplifies network policies and allows for easier implementation of changes. While this architecture can optimize network paths, it doesn't inherently reduce latency by shortening packet routes. Additionally, separation doesn't automatically encrypt control messages, and data plane devices still require configuration to forward packets correctly.