350-701 Content Security Practice Question
A Cisco WSA administrator wants to block access to social media sites for all users during work hours. The proxy is deployed in explicit mode. Which policy type should the administrator use to enforce this restriction?
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Access policy
In explicit proxy mode, the WSA uses access policies to control web traffic based on URL categories. The administrator should create an access policy that identifies social media traffic and sets the action to 'Block'.
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Access policy
Why this is correct
Access policies enforce rules on URL filtering, application control, and time-based restrictions.
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Identity policy
Why it's wrong here
Identity policies define user/group identification, not access control.
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Routing policy
Why it's wrong here
Routing policies determine how traffic is forwarded, not whether it is allowed.
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Decryption policy
Why it's wrong here
Decryption policies control SSL/TLS decryption, not URL access.
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