Quick Answer
The answer is Retrospective Security, because this Cisco AMP feature enables the automatic re-evaluation of files that were initially allowed based on local or cloud reputation. When updated threat intelligence later identifies such a file as malicious, Retrospective Security triggers a retroactive block and quarantine on every endpoint that has already executed it, closing the window of exposure to advanced malware that evades initial detection. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this concept tests your understanding of AMP’s continuous analysis engine and its ability to remediate threats post-execution—a common trap is confusing this with simple file reputation or static blocking, which lack the “time travel” remediation capability. Remember the memory tip: “Retrospective = retroactive remediation,” meaning it looks backward to fix what was previously allowed, ensuring no file is ever truly trusted forever.
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of content security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 network administrator is deploying Cisco AMP for Endpoints to protect against advanced malware. They want to ensure that if a file is initially allowed but later determined to be malicious, the file is automatically blocked and quarantined on all endpoints that have executed it. Which AMP feature should be configured?
Retrospective Security (Retrospective)
Updates disposition and remediates.
TETRA (Technique Extraction and Retrospective Analysis)
Why wrong: Detects exploit techniques.
File Analysis via the AMP cloud
Why wrong: Only analyzes unknown files.
Exclude List for known good files
Why wrong: Excludes from scanning.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Retrospective Security (Retrospective)
Retrospective Security (Retrospective) is the correct feature because it allows Cisco AMP for Endpoints to re-evaluate files that were initially allowed based on local or cloud reputation. If a file is later determined to be malicious via updated threat intelligence, Retrospective Security automatically blocks and quarantines that file on all endpoints that have executed it, even after the initial execution. This provides continuous protection against advanced malware that evades initial detection.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Retrospective Security (Retrospective)
Why this is correct
Updates disposition and remediates.
Related concept
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TETRA (Technique Extraction and Retrospective Analysis)
Why it's wrong here
Detects exploit techniques.
File Analysis via the AMP cloud
Why it's wrong here
Only analyzes unknown files.
Exclude List for known good files
Why it's wrong here
Excludes from scanning.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates confuse TETRA (a network-based exploit detection engine) with endpoint-based retrospective file quarantine, or they assume File Analysis alone provides automatic retroactive remediation without understanding that it requires the Retrospective Security feature to be explicitly enabled.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, Retrospective Security leverages the AMP cloud's global threat intelligence and file trajectory database. When a file's disposition changes from 'unknown' or 'clean' to 'malicious', the cloud sends a retroactive alert to all connected endpoints that have a record of that file's SHA-256 hash, triggering a policy action (block/quarantine) via the AMP connector. In a real-world scenario, this is critical for zero-day malware that initially passes behavioral analysis but is later identified by signature updates or sandbox detonation.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the 350-701 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Content Security — This question tests Content Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Retrospective Security (Retrospective) — Retrospective Security (Retrospective) is the correct feature because it allows Cisco AMP for Endpoints to re-evaluate files that were initially allowed based on local or cloud reputation. If a file is later determined to be malicious via updated threat intelligence, Retrospective Security automatically blocks and quarantines that file on all endpoints that have executed it, even after the initial execution. This provides continuous protection against advanced malware that evades initial detection.
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