The answer is to create a DLP rule with a PII pattern and then create a policy that triggers an alert when a file with PII is shared externally. This is correct because Cisco Cloudlock’s DLP engine scans SaaS application files for sensitive content patterns—such as social security numbers or credit card numbers—and the policy action must be set to alert on external sharing events specifically. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this tests your understanding of how Cloudlock integrates DLP scanning with policy-based alerts for SaaS environments, often appearing as a scenario where you must distinguish between creating the detection rule versus the alerting policy. A common trap is confusing the DLP rule (which defines the PII pattern) with the policy (which sets the alert action); remember that the rule identifies the data, while the policy triggers the response. Memory tip: “Rule for the pattern, policy for the action.”
350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of cloud security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 security administrator is configuring a Cisco CloudLock policy for a SaaS application. The policy must detect and alert on sharing of files containing personally identifiable information (PII) with external users. Which TWO actions should the administrator take? (Choose two.)
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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Create a data loss prevention (DLP) rule with a PII pattern.
Option C is correct because Cisco CloudLock uses DLP rules to scan files for sensitive content like PII patterns. Creating a DLP rule with a PII pattern enables the policy to identify files containing PII, which is the first step in detecting and alerting on such sharing events.
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.
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Configure a policy to automatically block all external sharing of files containing PII.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This goes beyond alerting; it blocks sharing.
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Disable external sharing for the entire SaaS application.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Too restrictive; only needs alerting.
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Create a data loss prevention (DLP) rule with a PII pattern.
Why this is correct
Correct: DLP rules identify sensitive content like PII.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create a policy that triggers an alert when a file with PII is shared externally.
Why this is correct
Correct: This meets the requirement to alert.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Enable transparent proxy to inspect all traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: CloudLock does not use transparent proxy for inspection.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between detection/alerting and automated blocking, so candidates may mistakenly choose a blocking action (Option A) when the question explicitly asks for detection and alerting.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco CloudLock leverages API-based DLP scanning to inspect files stored in SaaS applications like Google Drive or Office 365, without requiring a proxy or agent. The DLP rule with a PII pattern uses predefined or custom regex patterns to match sensitive data such as Social Security numbers or credit card numbers, and the policy can trigger alerts via email, SIEM, or dashboard notifications when external sharing is detected.
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 small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
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Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Cloud Security — This question tests Cloud Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a data loss prevention (DLP) rule with a PII pattern. — Option C is correct because Cisco CloudLock uses DLP rules to scan files for sensitive content like PII patterns. Creating a DLP rule with a PII pattern enables the policy to identify files containing PII, which is the first step in detecting and alerting on such sharing events.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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