350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
A security administrator notices that several endpoints in the finance department are exhibiting unusual network behavior, including connections to known malicious IP addresses. The administrator has deployed Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP for Endpoints) with TETRA and has enabled the built-in firewall. What is the best course of action to quickly identify the root cause and contain the threat?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that disabling security controls (like the firewall) will improve detection, when in fact the TETRA engine operates independently and isolation is the correct containment step.
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
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Use the Cisco Secure Endpoint console to review the TETRA engine's real-time traffic analysis and isolate the affected endpoints.
Cisco Secure Endpoint with TETRA provides real-time traffic analysis and endpoint isolation capabilities directly from the console. The TETRA engine inspects network flows using behavioral analysis and machine learning, and the administrator can immediately isolate affected endpoints to prevent lateral movement while reviewing the root cause.
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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Disable the built-in firewall on the endpoints to allow full traffic inspection by the TETRA engine.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the firewall increases risk; TETRA works with firewall enabled.
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Use the Cisco Secure Endpoint console to review the TETRA engine's real-time traffic analysis and isolate the affected endpoints.
Why this is correct
TETRA provides real-time traffic analysis; the console allows immediate visibility and isolation.
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Wait for the weekly threat report from Cisco Talos to identify the malware family and then apply a signature update.
Why it's wrong here
Waiting delays response; threat must be contained immediately.
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Uninstall the Cisco Secure Endpoint connector and reinstall it with a fresh policy.
Why it's wrong here
Uninstalling removes protection; reinstallation is not necessary.
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