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350-701 Practice Question: A security analyst wants to detect…
A security analyst wants to detect misconfigurations in cloud storage buckets using Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch Cloud). What must be configured first?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between telemetry collection (flow logs, sensors) and cloud control plane integration (API), leading candidates to mistakenly choose a network-based option when the question specifically asks about configuration detection.
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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Connect to the cloud provider's API
Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics (formerly Stealthwatch Cloud) relies on API integration with the cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) to pull metadata about cloud resources, including storage bucket configurations. By connecting to the cloud provider's API, the platform can continuously monitor for misconfigurations such as public read/write access, unencrypted buckets, or improper logging settings. Without this API connection, the platform cannot access the cloud provider's resource inventory or configuration state, making bucket misconfiguration detection impossible.
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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Enable flow log export to the analytics platform
Why it's wrong here
Flow logs are used for network traffic analysis, not configuration checks.
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Install a sensor in the cloud VPC
Why it's wrong here
Sensors capture network traffic, not cloud configuration.
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Deploy a syslog collector
Why it's wrong here
Syslog is for receiving logs, not direct API access to cloud config.
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Connect to the cloud provider's API
Why this is correct
API integration retrieves metadata and configuration for misconfiguration detection.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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