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350-701 Practice Question: A security analyst discovers that a user…
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
Cisco CloudLock configuration snippet:
dlp-policy EXAMPLE_POLICY
match condition:
file-extension .csv
content-regex "\d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}"
action:
notify admin
block downloadA security analyst discovers that a user downloaded a CSV file containing social security numbers from a sanctioned cloud storage app, but no alert was generated. The DLP policy shown in the exhibit was applied. What is the most likely reason the policy failed to trigger?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the nuance that DLP regex patterns are literal and do not automatically account for formatting variations (like missing dashes), leading candidates to overlook the mismatch and incorrectly assume a policy misapplication or bypass.
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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The social security numbers in the file did not contain dashes, so the regex did not match.
The DLP policy uses a regex pattern that expects dashes in the social security numbers (e.g., \d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}). If the CSV file contained SSNs without dashes (e.g., 123456789), the regex would not match, and no alert would be generated. This is the most likely reason the policy failed to trigger, as the data format did not meet the policy's detection criteria.
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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The user bypassed the DLP policy using an API call.
Why it's wrong here
No evidence of bypass; API calls are also subject to policy.
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The policy was not applied to the cloud storage app used by the user.
Why it's wrong here
The stem says the file was from a sanctioned cloud storage app, implying coverage.
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The policy only notifies the admin and does not block the download.
Why it's wrong here
The policy includes both notify and block actions.
- ✓
The social security numbers in the file did not contain dashes, so the regex did not match.
Why this is correct
The regex specifically requires dashes; numbers without dashes would not match.
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