350-701 Content Security Practice Question
A security administrator receives an alert that an email with an attachment was blocked by the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA). The attachment was identified as malware using cloud lookup. Which technology was used to detect the threat?
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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AMP for Email with SHA-256 cloud lookup
Cisco ESA uses Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Email, which performs SHA-256 cloud lookups to detect known malware.
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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IronPort SenderBase Reputation Score (SBRS)
Why it's wrong here
SBRS evaluates sender reputation, not file content.
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Outbreak Filters
Why it's wrong here
Outbreak filters use Talos intelligence but not SHA-256 cloud lookups.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
Why it's wrong here
DLP scans for sensitive data, not malware.
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AMP for Email with SHA-256 cloud lookup
Why this is correct
AMP for Email uses SHA-256 cloud lookups to detect known malware.
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