350-701 Content Security Practice Question
A security engineer is configuring Cisco Firepower NGFW to block social media applications. Which feature should be used to achieve this?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Application control
Firepower uses application control to identify and block specific applications like social media.
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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URL filtering
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering blocks by URL, not by application identity.
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Application control
Why this is correct
Correct. Application control can block social media applications.
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Intrusion prevention
Why it's wrong here
IPS detects threats, not applications.
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TLS server identity discovery
Why it's wrong here
This identifies TLS servers, not applications.
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