The answer is to install the Umbrella Roaming Client on all endpoints. This deployment method is correct because it provides DNS-layer security directly on the local machine, intercepting every DNS query—including those from remote users behind a Cisco AnyConnect VPN—and forwarding them to Umbrella’s cloud-based resolvers for policy enforcement. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of endpoint-based versus network-based security; a common trap is choosing a firewall or branch appliance, which only protects traffic routed through that device, not the local DNS queries of a roaming client. The key insight is that the Umbrella Roaming Client (now part of Cisco Secure Client) works independently of the VPN tunnel, ensuring protection even when the user is off-network. Memory tip: think “Roaming = local DNS interception,” because a roaming client follows the endpoint, not the network.
350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of cloud security. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A security engineer is configuring Cisco Umbrella to block malicious domains. They need to ensure that internal DNS queries from remote users using Cisco AnyConnect are protected. Which deployment method should they use?
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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Install the Umbrella Roaming Client on all endpoints
The Umbrella Roaming Client (now part of Cisco Secure Client) is the correct deployment method because it provides DNS-layer security directly on endpoints, including remote users connecting via AnyConnect. It intercepts DNS queries on the local machine and forwards them to Umbrella's cloud-based DNS resolvers, ensuring protection even when the user is off-network or behind a VPN. This is the only option that covers remote users without relying on network-level appliances or firewalls.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Configure DNS Layer Security in the office firewall
Cloudlock is a CASB, not for DNS security on endpoints.
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Install the Umbrella Roaming Client on all endpoints
Why this is correct
The Roaming Client secures DNS queries regardless of user location.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Deploy the Umbrella virtual appliance at headquarters
Why it's wrong here
The virtual appliance protects on-premises traffic, not remote users.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that VPN-based protection (like AnyConnect) inherently secures DNS traffic, but the trap here is that without a local agent like the Umbrella Roaming Client, DNS queries from remote users may bypass the corporate DNS policy and use the local ISP's DNS resolver.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Umbrella Roaming Client uses a local DNS proxy that intercepts all DNS requests (over UDP port 53 or DNS-over-HTTPS) and forwards them to Umbrella's global anycast DNS resolvers (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220). It also enforces policy even when the endpoint is not connected to the corporate VPN, as it runs as a system service that persists across network changes. In a real-world scenario, a remote user connecting to a coffee shop Wi-Fi would still be protected because the roaming client ensures all DNS lookups are filtered by Umbrella before reaching the local DNS server.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-701 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
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Cloud Security — This question tests Cloud Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Install the Umbrella Roaming Client on all endpoints — The Umbrella Roaming Client (now part of Cisco Secure Client) is the correct deployment method because it provides DNS-layer security directly on endpoints, including remote users connecting via AnyConnect. It intercepts DNS queries on the local machine and forwards them to Umbrella's cloud-based DNS resolvers, ensuring protection even when the user is off-network or behind a VPN. This is the only option that covers remote users without relying on network-level appliances or firewalls.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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