20+ practice questions focused on Cloud Security — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Cloud Security PracticeA company is migrating a web application to AWS and wants to protect against DDoS attacks at the application layer. Which Cisco security solution should they deploy?
Explanation: A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is the correct solution because it specifically inspects and filters HTTP/HTTPS traffic at the application layer (Layer 7), protecting against DDoS attacks such as HTTP floods, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting. Cisco WAF (often delivered via Cisco Secure Web Application or integrated with AWS WAF) can rate-limit requests, block malicious payloads, and enforce positive security models to mitigate application-layer DDoS. This directly addresses the requirement to protect a web application migrating to AWS against Layer 7 attacks.
An organization uses AWS with a VPC and wants to inspect all traffic between instances in the same subnet using Cisco Firepower. What must be implemented?
Explanation: AWS Traffic Mirroring captures and forwards network traffic from Elastic Network Interfaces (ENIs) to a security appliance, such as a Cisco Firepower instance, for inspection. This allows the organization to monitor all traffic between instances within the same subnet without requiring changes to the routing table or placing the Firepower inline, which is not possible in a VPC without a gateway appliance. Option B is correct because Traffic Mirroring is the native AWS feature designed for out-of-band traffic inspection.
A company is implementing cloud security posture management (CSPM). Which Cisco product provides CSPM capabilities?
Explanation: Cisco Cloudlock is the correct answer because it is Cisco's cloud-native cloud security posture management (CSPM) solution. It continuously monitors cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks, providing automated remediation and visibility into cloud security posture. This directly aligns with the CSPM use case described in the question.
A security architect is designing a hybrid cloud with AWS and on-premises data center. They need to enforce consistent security policies across both environments. Which approach is most effective?
Explanation: Option B is correct because Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics (Stealthwatch) integrates with AWS Cloud via API to ingest flow logs, VPC logs, and NetFlow, enabling centralized visibility and consistent policy enforcement across hybrid environments. This approach avoids policy fragmentation by applying a unified security analytics layer that can detect anomalies and enforce responses in both AWS and on-premises networks without requiring separate policy management.
After deploying a Cisco Cloudlock policy, a user reports that a sanctioned application (Salesforce) is being blocked for file downloads. What is the most likely cause?
Explanation: Option D is correct because Cloudlock policies are configured to enforce actions such as 'Allow', 'Block', or 'Monitor' on sanctioned applications like Salesforce. If a policy is misconfigured to 'Block' for file downloads, Cloudlock will intercept the API call and deny the download regardless of the file's content. This is a common administrative error when setting granular controls for cloud app activities.
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3. Focus on exam traps
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4. Reach 80% consistently
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