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350-701 Practice Question: Planning to use Cisco Umbrella to secure internet…
A company is planning to use Cisco Umbrella to secure internet access for branch offices. They already have Cisco Meraki MX appliances at each branch. What is the best way to send DNS traffic from the branches to Umbrella?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to assume a separate security appliance or client software is required for cloud-based DNS security, but Cisco tests the understanding that Meraki MX devices have a direct, dashboard-enabled integration with Umbrella that eliminates the need for additional components.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enable the Umbrella integration in Meraki dashboard
Cisco Meraki MX appliances have a native, built-in integration with Cisco Umbrella that can be enabled directly from the Meraki dashboard. This integration automatically redirects all DNS traffic from the branch to Umbrella's DNS resolvers (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220) without requiring additional hardware, software, or complex tunnel configurations. It is the simplest and most efficient method for securing DNS traffic when Meraki MX devices are already deployed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Enable the Umbrella integration in Meraki dashboard
Why this is correct
Meraki MX has built-in connector to Umbrella for DNS forwarding.
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Deploy the Umbrella virtual appliance at each branch
Why it's wrong here
Adds unnecessary complexity; Meraki has native integration.
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Install the Umbrella Roaming Client on each user device
Why it's wrong here
Roaming client is for individual endpoints, not branch networks.
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Configure IPSec tunnels between branches and Umbrella data centers
Why it's wrong here
Although possible, not the best native integration.
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