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350-701 Practice Question: A security architect is evaluating Cisco Cloud…
A security architect is evaluating Cisco Cloud Security portfolio for SaaS access protection. Which two solutions provide inline traffic inspection for cloud applications? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between API-based CASB (like Cloudlock) and inline proxy-based SIG (like Umbrella), where candidates mistakenly assume all cloud security solutions perform inline inspection, but Cloudlock only provides out-of-band API access for compliance and data protection, not real-time traffic inspection.
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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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Cisco Secure Firewall
Cisco Secure Firewall (A) provides inline traffic inspection for cloud applications through its Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, including Application Visibility and Control (AVC) and SSL/TLS decryption, allowing it to inspect and enforce policies on traffic to and from SaaS applications. Cisco Umbrella SIG (B) is a cloud-delivered Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) that performs inline proxy-based inspection of all web traffic, including SaaS applications, by intercepting DNS and HTTP/HTTPS requests to enforce security policies such as URL filtering, malware detection, and data loss prevention.
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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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Cisco Secure Firewall
Why this is correct
Secure Firewall can be deployed as a virtual appliance in the cloud for inline traffic inspection.
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Cisco Umbrella SIG
Why this is correct
Umbrella SIG acts as a secure web gateway with inline inspection.
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Cisco Cloudlock
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock uses API-based scanning, not inline traffic inspection.
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Cisco DUO
Why it's wrong here
DUO is a multi-factor authentication solution, not a traffic inspection platform.
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Cisco Secure Workload
Why it's wrong here
Secure Workload provides microsegmentation and workload protection, not inline traffic inspection.
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