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350-701 Practice Question: A security team wants to enforce application…
A security team wants to enforce application whitelisting on endpoints to prevent unauthorized software execution. Which Cisco AMP for Endpoints feature can be used to implement this control?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Application whitelisting (via AMP policy)
Application whitelisting is an endpoint hardening technique that can be enforced using Cisco AMP's advanced policies, including file and application control.
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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IOC scanning
Why it's wrong here
IOC scanning detects indicators of compromise, not unauthorized software.
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Exploit Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Exploit Prevention blocks exploit techniques, not unauthorized applications.
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Device Trajectory
Why it's wrong here
Device Trajectory provides visibility but does not block unauthorized software.
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Application whitelisting (via AMP policy)
Why this is correct
AMP can be configured with policies that allow only approved applications to run.
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