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350-701 Practice Question: Is configuring a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense…
A security engineer is configuring a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) device managed by FMC. They want to create a rule that blocks access to social media applications regardless of port or protocol. Which policy should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse Prefilter Policy (which is for fast-path or block based on IP/port) with application-level blocking, but Cisco tests that only an Access Control Policy with application filtering can block applications regardless of port or protocol.
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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Access Control Policy with Application and URL filtering
An Access Control Policy with Application and URL filtering is the correct choice because it allows the security engineer to create a rule that blocks social media applications based on application signatures, independent of the port or protocol used. This policy inspects traffic at Layer 7, using the Cisco Firepower application detector database to identify and block applications like Facebook or Twitter even if they use non-standard ports or encryption.
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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Intrusion Policy
Why it's wrong here
Intrusion policy is for detecting and preventing exploits, not application blocking.
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Prefilter Policy
Why it's wrong here
Prefilter policy applies to traffic before inspection, but does not filter by application.
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SSL Policy
Why it's wrong here
SSL policy is used to decrypt or bypass inspection, not to block applications.
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Access Control Policy with Application and URL filtering
Why this is correct
Access control policies can include application and URL conditions.
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