350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
A security architect is designing a solution to detect and block ransomware using Cisco AMP. The requirement is that when a file executes and attempts to encrypt files in a monitored directory, the event must be captured and the process terminated immediately. Which AMP feature set should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between signature-based controls (like Application Control) and behavioral-based controls (like Exploit Prevention with Behavioral Protection), leading candidates to mistakenly choose a static block list approach for dynamic ransomware 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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Exploit Prevention with Behavioral Protection enabled.
Cisco AMP's Exploit Prevention with Behavioral Protection is designed to monitor file behavior in real time. When a file executes and attempts to encrypt files in a monitored directory, Behavioral Protection detects the anomalous activity (e.g., mass file modifications) and can immediately terminate the process, meeting the requirement to capture and block the ransomware event.
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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Exploit Prevention with Behavioral Protection enabled.
Why this is correct
This feature set detects ransomware behaviors and can automatically terminate the process.
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Application Control with a block list of known ransomware binaries.
Why it's wrong here
Application Control relies on static lists and does not detect novel behavior.
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Vulnerability Assessment with real-time patching.
Why it's wrong here
Vulnerability Assessment identifies unpatched software, not active ransomware.
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Device Flow Correlation (DFC) with advanced malware analysis.
Why it's wrong here
DFC analyzes network flows, not endpoint file behavior.
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