- A
DNS security layer
Why wrong: DNS security blocks based on domain names but cannot differentiate between subdomains or paths on the same IP.
- B
ThousandEyes agents
Why wrong: ThousandEyes is for performance visibility, not policy enforcement.
- C
Cloud proxy with URL filtering
The cloud proxy inspects HTTP/HTTPS requests and can apply URL category policies to block social media while allowing business sites.
- D
AMP file scanning
Why wrong: AMP is for malware detection, not URL categorization.
Question 884 of 988
350-701 Content Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of content security. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Cisco Umbrella SIG to secure internet access for remote users. The security team wants to block access to social media websites but allow access to business-related websites that may share the same IP addresses. Which Umbrella feature should be used to enforce this granular control?
Answer choices
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
✓
Cloud proxy with URL filtering
Option C is correct because Cisco Umbrella's cloud proxy with URL filtering operates at the application layer (HTTP/HTTPS), inspecting full URLs rather than just domain names. This allows the security team to block social media websites while permitting business-related websites that may resolve to the same IP addresses, as the proxy can differentiate based on the URL path and content category.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
DNS security layer
Why it's wrong here
DNS security blocks based on domain names but cannot differentiate between subdomains or paths on the same IP.
- ✗
ThousandEyes agents
Why it's wrong here
ThousandEyes is for performance visibility, not policy enforcement.
- ✓
Cloud proxy with URL filtering
Why this is correct
The cloud proxy inspects HTTP/HTTPS requests and can apply URL category policies to block social media while allowing business sites.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AMP file scanning
Why it's wrong here
AMP is for malware detection, not URL categorization.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between DNS-layer security (domain-based) and proxy-based URL filtering (full URL inspection), leading candidates to mistakenly choose the DNS security layer when granular control over websites sharing IP addresses is required.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The cloud proxy with URL filtering leverages a forward proxy architecture that intercepts HTTP/HTTPS requests and inspects the full URL, including the path and query parameters, against a cloud-based URL categorization database. This enables granular policy enforcement even when multiple domains share the same IP address via virtual hosting or content delivery networks (CDNs). In a real-world scenario, a business might use a SaaS platform like Salesforce hosted on the same CDN as a blocked social media site; URL filtering allows access to the business app while blocking the social media domain.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
Visual reference
Quick reference
OSI Model Reference
| Layer | Name | PDU | Key Protocols / Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Application | Data | HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, FTP, SSH |
| 6 | Presentation | Data | TLS / SSL, JPEG, ASCII encoding |
| 5 | Session | Data | NetBIOS, RPC, SIP |
| 4 | Transport | Segment / Datagram | TCP, UDP |
| 3 | Network | Packet | IP, ICMP, OSPF — Routers |
| 2 | Data Link | Frame | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, PPP — Switches, Bridges |
| 1 | Physical | Bits | Cables, NICs, Hubs, Repeaters |
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What does this 350-701 question test?
Content Security — This question tests Content Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Cloud proxy with URL filtering — Option C is correct because Cisco Umbrella's cloud proxy with URL filtering operates at the application layer (HTTP/HTTPS), inspecting full URLs rather than just domain names. This allows the security team to block social media websites while permitting business-related websites that may resolve to the same IP addresses, as the proxy can differentiate based on the URL path and content category.
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