350-701 Network Security Practice Question
A company uses Cisco Firepower with FMC and wants to block access to social media websites for all users. Which feature should be used to create this policy?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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URL Filtering
URL filtering allows blocking or allowing access based on URL categories (e.g., Social Networking). Application visibility and control (AVC) can block specific applications, but URL filtering is more appropriate for web browsing categories.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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File Policy
Why it's wrong here
File policy controls file transfers, not website access.
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URL Filtering
Why this is correct
URL filtering uses categories like Social Networking to block websites.
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Intrusion Policy
Why it's wrong here
Intrusion policy inspects for attacks, not content filtering.
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Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Why it's wrong here
AVC can block applications, but social media websites are best blocked via URL filtering.
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