350-701 Network Security Practice Question
A security administrator is configuring URL filtering on Cisco FTD. Which three categories are commonly used in URL filtering policies? (Choose three.)
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Social Networking
Common URL categories include Social Networking, Malware, and Adult Content. Phishing is a subcategory of Malware, but Malware is a top-level category. Streaming Media is also a standard category.
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Social Networking
Why this is correct
Correct; common category.
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Encrypted Traffic
Why it's wrong here
Not a URL category; encryption is handled separately.
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Malware
Why this is correct
Correct; includes malicious sites.
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Adult Content
Why this is correct
Correct; commonly blocked.
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Phishing
Why it's wrong here
Phishing is typically under Malware category.
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