350-701 Practice Questions 1 — 50 Questions

Question 1

Which Cisco content security solution provides DNS-layer protection and a cloud proxy to enforce security policies?

Accepted Answer

Cisco Umbrella SIG. Cisco Umbrella SIG (Secure Internet Gateway) is the cloud-delivered security platform that provides DNS-layer protection, secure web gateway, cloud firewall, and CASB in a single solution. It is the only option that combines DNS-layer security with a cloud proxy, matching the question's description exactly.

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Cisco ESA

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Cisco Firepower NGFW

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Cisco WSA

Question 2

A network administrator configures Cisco ISE to identify devices by analyzing DHCP requests, HTTP user agents, and SNMP queries. Which ISE feature is being used?

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Profiling. Profiling in ISE uses probes (DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, etc.) to identify device type and attributes.

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TrustSec

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Guest access

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Posture assessment

Question 3

A security team wants to gain visibility into shadow IT usage of SaaS applications and enforce DLP policies for data shared via cloud apps. Which cloud security solution should they deploy?

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Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) sits between users and cloud services to provide visibility into shadow IT (discovering unsanctioned SaaS apps) and enforce DLP policies on data moving to and from cloud applications. CASBs offer API-based and proxy-based modes to inspect cloud traffic and apply granular controls, which is exactly what the team needs.

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Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway (SIG)

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Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

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Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)

Question 4

An organization deploys Cisco Secure Firewall (formerly Firepower) in a public cloud environment (AWS). They need to inspect traffic between VPCs. What is the recommended deployment model?

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Deploy firewall as a centralized virtual appliance in a transit VPC. In a public cloud environment like AWS, deploying Cisco Secure Firewall as a centralized virtual appliance in a transit VPC is the recommended model because it allows traffic between multiple VPCs to be routed through a single inspection point. This architecture leverages VPC peering or AWS Transit Gateway to funnel inter-VPC traffic to the firewall, ensuring consistent policy enforcement and visibility without requiring per-VPC firewall instances. Centralized inspection simplifies management, reduces costs, and avoids the complexity of distributed firewall deployments.

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Install firewall software on each EC2 instance

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Deploy firewall in each VPC with VPC peering

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Use AWS Network Firewall instead

Question 5

An organization is using Microsoft 365 and wants to prevent sensitive data from being shared externally via email and OneDrive. Which Cisco cloud security product should they deploy?

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Cisco Cloudlock. Cisco Cloudlock is the correct choice because it is a cloud-native CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) that integrates with Microsoft 365 to enforce data loss prevention (DLP) policies. It can inspect email attachments and OneDrive files for sensitive data patterns (e.g., credit card numbers, PII) and block external sharing based on policy. Cloudlock uses APIs to scan content at rest and in transit, providing granular control over data residency and sharing permissions.

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Cisco Umbrella

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Cisco Stealthwatch

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Cisco Duo

Question 6

A company uses Cisco WSA to proxy web traffic. After configuring a decryption policy to inspect HTTPS traffic to a specific external site, users report they can still access the site without any warning or interruption. Which action should the administrator take to ensure HTTPS inspection is applied?

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Change the policy action from 'Passthrough' to 'Decrypt'. The decryption policy must have an action of 'Decrypt' to actually perform HTTPS inspection. If the policy action is set to 'Passthrough', the WSA forwards the traffic without decrypting it, so users experience no warning or interruption. Changing the action to 'Decrypt' forces the WSA to intercept the TLS handshake, decrypt the traffic, and apply security policies.

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Add the site to the 'HTTPS Bypass' list

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Import the WSA root CA certificate into client browsers

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Move the decryption policy to the top of the list

Question 7

Which security model mandates that access decisions should be based on context, device posture, and user identity, and never trust any entity by default?

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Zero Trust. Zero Trust architecture requires continuous verification and least privilege access, never trusting any user or device automatically.

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Defense in depth

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CIA triad

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Least privilege

Question 8

Which TWO configuration steps are required to enable Cisco AMP for Endpoints to use the Threat Grid appliance for file analysis?

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Configure the AMP connector policy to submit files to the on-premises Threat Grid appliance.. Option A is correct because the AMP for Endpoints connector policy must be configured to point file submissions to the on-premises Threat Grid appliance, which is done by selecting the private Threat Grid appliance as the analysis destination in the policy's file analysis settings. Option C is correct because the on-premises Threat Grid appliance must be registered with the AMP cloud as a private analysis provider, which establishes the trust and routing so the AMP cloud knows to send files to that appliance for analysis. Option B is incorrect because SSL decryption is unrelated to file submission to Threat Grid and is not a required configuration step. Option D is incorrect because the Threat Grid appliance initiates outbound connections to the AMP cloud and does not require inbound internet traffic to function as a private analysis provider. Option E is incorrect because the Threat Grid Connector is not installed on endpoints; integration is handled through the AMP connector policy and cloud registration.

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Enable SSL decryption in the AMP connector policy.

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Ensure the firewall allows inbound traffic to the Threat Grid appliance from the internet.

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Install the Cisco Threat Grid Connector on each endpoint.

Question 9

A security analyst is reviewing logs and sees multiple failed login attempts from a single IP address, followed by a successful login. Which type of attack does this represent?

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Brute-force attack. A brute-force attack involves repeated attempts to guess credentials, often automated, until successful.

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SQL injection

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Man-in-the-middle attack

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Phishing

Question 10

A network engineer is configuring Cisco Umbrella to secure remote users connecting to a SaaS application. The users are not assigned a static public IP and often connect from various locations. Which deployment method best protects these users?

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Roaming Client. The Roaming Client (Cisco Umbrella Roaming Security Module) is the correct deployment method because it provides DNS-layer security directly on the endpoint, regardless of the user's location or IP address. This ensures that remote users without a static public IP are protected by Umbrella's DNS filtering and threat intelligence, even when connecting from various networks (e.g., home, coffee shop, hotel). The client automatically selects the closest Umbrella data center via Anycast and encrypts DNS queries over HTTPS (DoH) to prevent tampering.

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Virtual Appliances

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DNS forwarding with Network Device binding

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IP layer enforcement with Anycast

Question 11

Which THREE of the following are valid methods to deploy Cisco AMP for Endpoints Connector on Windows endpoints?

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Group Policy Software Installation (MSI). Group Policy Software Installation (MSI) is a valid deployment method for Cisco AMP for Endpoints Connector on Windows endpoints because it allows administrators to distribute the AMP connector MSI package via Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs). This method leverages Windows Installer technology for silent, automated installation across domain-joined machines, ensuring consistent deployment without user interaction.

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Cisco Prime Infrastructure

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Cisco DNA Center

Question 12

A network engineer needs to implement a security solution that provides encryption, integrity, and authentication at Layer 2 between two switches. Which technology should be used?

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MACsec. MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) provides hop-by-hop encryption, integrity, and authentication at Layer 2 (the data link layer) directly on Ethernet frames. It uses GCM-AES-128 or GCM-AES-256 to encrypt the entire payload and authenticate the frame, ensuring confidentiality and integrity between directly connected switches without requiring IP-layer processing.

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SSL/TLS

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IPsec

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802.1X

Question 13

Which TWO indicators of compromise (IOCs) can Cisco AMP for Endpoints detect and alert on?

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Fileless attack techniques (e.g., PowerShell injection). Cisco AMP for Endpoints uses advanced endpoint detection capabilities, including behavioral analysis and machine learning, to detect fileless attack techniques such as PowerShell injection. These techniques do not rely on traditional file-based signatures, but AMP monitors process execution, script activity, and memory patterns to identify malicious behavior in real time.

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Malicious DNS queries

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Phishing email headers

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Anomalous network traffic patterns

Question 14

An administrator is troubleshooting authentication failures for VPN users. The RADIUS server is reachable via ping, but users receive 'AAA authentication failed'. Which command should be used to test communication with the RADIUS server?

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test aaa group radius user password. The 'test aaa group radius user password' command is specifically designed to simulate an authentication attempt against a RADIUS server, allowing the administrator to verify whether the RADIUS server is properly processing credentials. Since the RADIUS server is reachable via ping but users still fail, this command isolates whether the issue lies in the AAA authentication process itself, such as incorrect shared secret, user credentials, or RADIUS attribute mismatches.

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aaa new-model

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show radius server statistics

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debug radius authentication

Question 15

A cloud security team is investigating a possible data exfiltration incident involving an AWS S3 bucket configured with cross-region replication. Which Cisco Cloudlock feature can detect unusual replication patterns that may indicate data theft?

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Cloudlock User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA). Cloudlock UEBA is the correct answer because it establishes behavioral baselines for user and entity activities, such as S3 bucket replication patterns. When cross-region replication deviates from the learned baseline—e.g., unusual volume, frequency, or destination—UEBA generates an anomaly alert, directly detecting potential data exfiltration. This is a core capability of Cisco Cloudlock's cloud access security broker (CASB) functionality.

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Umbrella threat intelligence

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Stealthwatch Cloud flow logs

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Firepower IPS signatures

Question 16

An attacker uses ARP spoofing to intercept traffic between two devices on the same subnet. After successfully becoming a man-in-the-middle, the attacker can then perform which further attack to downgrade HTTPS connections to HTTP?

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SSL stripping. SSL stripping is a MITM attack that downgrades HTTPS connections to HTTP by intercepting the initial HTTPS request and maintaining a plaintext connection with the client.

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Session hijacking

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DNS cache poisoning

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Typosquatting

Question 17

A company wants to implement two-factor authentication for remote VPN access using Cisco AnyConnect. They need a solution that supports push notifications to a mobile app. Which Cisco product meets this requirement?

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Cisco Duo. Cisco Duo provides multi-factor authentication with push notifications, TOTP, and other methods, and integrates with AnyConnect VPN.

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Cisco SecureX

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Cisco ISE with certificate-based authentication

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Cisco AMP for Endpoints

Question 18

You are tasked with securing a new cloud deployment on AWS. The environment consists of a web application running on EC2 instances behind an Application Load Balancer (ALB), with data stored in an RDS database. The security requirements include: (1) protect against web application attacks (SQL injection, XSS), (2) ensure only authorized users can access the application, (3) monitor for anomalous behavior. You have decided to use AWS WAF for web application protection, AWS Cognito for user authentication, and Amazon GuardDuty for threat detection. However, the CISO also wants to integrate with Cisco's security portfolio for centralized management and visibility. Which Cisco product would best integrate with these AWS services to provide centralized security management?

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Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics (Stealthwatch). Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics (Stealthwatch) is the correct choice because it provides centralized visibility and threat detection across hybrid cloud environments, including AWS. It integrates with AWS CloudWatch and VPC Flow Logs to ingest network telemetry, and it can correlate alerts from AWS GuardDuty, WAF, and Cognito into a single pane of glass for security operations. This aligns with the CISO's requirement for centralized management and visibility using Cisco's security portfolio.

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Cisco Firepower NGFW

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Cisco Cloudlock

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Cisco Tetration

Question 19

Match each security technology to its primary function.

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Firewall: Filters traffic based on stateful inspection and access control lists.. Firewall filters traffic based on rules; IDS/IPS monitors for threats; VPN provides secure tunnels; NAC enforces compliance. Common mistakes include confusing IDS/IPS with firewall and NAC with VPN.

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Firewall: Monitors network traffic for malicious activity and can block or alert.

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VPN: Enforces endpoint compliance and access policies.

Question 20

An organization wants to deploy AMP for Endpoints in an offline environment where endpoints cannot connect to the internet. Which deployment option is appropriate?

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Install a Cisco AMP Private Cloud appliance within the local network and point connectors to it.. Cisco AMP for Endpoints offers a Private Cloud appliance that can be deployed on-premises in an offline environment. This appliance replicates all cloud-based threat intelligence and analysis locally, allowing endpoints to communicate with it via the AMP connector without requiring internet access. The Private Cloud appliance handles all file disposition, retrospective alerts, and policy updates within the local network.

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Deploy the AMP connectors with a local proxy caching all AMP communications.

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Configure the AMP connectors in 'Standalone' mode to operate without cloud communication.

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Use Cisco ESA as an intermediary to proxy AMP requests from endpoints.