The answer is to change the DLP policy action from 'Continue' to 'Drop'. This is correct because the 'Continue (with disclaimer)' action allows the email to be delivered after appending a legal notice, which does not actually block the transmission of sensitive credit card data; it only adds a warning label, leaving the data leakage unstopped. By switching to 'Drop', the Cisco ESA will silently discard the email, preventing the credit card information from leaving the organization entirely. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Cisco ESA DLP response actions and their real-world impact on data leakage prevention—a common trap is assuming a disclaimer provides security, when it only serves as a notification. Remember the memory tip: "Disclaimer is a warning, Drop is a wall"—if the goal is to prevent leakage, you need to block, not just warn.
350-701 Content Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of content security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
An administrator reviewed the log entry from the Cisco ESA exhibit. The DLP policy is set to 'Continue (with disclaimer)' for credit card matches. How should the policy be changed to prevent this data leakage?
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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Change the DLP policy action from 'Continue' to 'Drop'.
Option B is correct because the current DLP policy action 'Continue (with disclaimer)' allows the email to be delivered after appending a disclaimer, which does not prevent data leakage. Changing the action to 'Drop' will block the email entirely, preventing the credit card data from leaving the organization. This directly addresses the requirement to stop the data leakage.
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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Remove the DLP policy assignment for the Finance mail flow.
Why it's wrong here
Removing would stop DLP scanning entirely.
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Change the DLP policy action from 'Continue' to 'Drop'.
Why this is correct
Drop prevents delivery of messages containing credit card numbers.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Lower the DLP sensitivity threshold.
Why it's wrong here
Lower threshold may detect more, but still continues with disclaimer.
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Enable TLS encryption on the policy.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption protects in transit, but still delivers sensitive data.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that adding a disclaimer or encryption is sufficient to prevent data leakage, when in fact only blocking (Drop) or quarantining the message stops the actual transmission of sensitive content.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In Cisco ESA, DLP policy actions include 'Continue', 'Drop', 'Bounce', and 'Quarantine'. The 'Continue (with disclaimer)' action appends a text footer to the message but still delivers it, which is insufficient for compliance with PCI DSS or internal data protection policies. The 'Drop' action silently discards the message without sending a non-delivery receipt (NDR), ensuring the sensitive data never reaches the intended recipient. This is critical in scenarios where even the sender should not be alerted to the blocking action to avoid social engineering attempts.
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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Content Security — This question tests Content Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Change the DLP policy action from 'Continue' to 'Drop'. — Option B is correct because the current DLP policy action 'Continue (with disclaimer)' allows the email to be delivered after appending a disclaimer, which does not prevent data leakage. Changing the action to 'Drop' will block the email entirely, preventing the credit card data from leaving the organization. This directly addresses the requirement to stop the data leakage.
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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Variation 1. Which TWO actions can be configured in a Cisco ESA DLP policy to respond to a violation involving outbound credit card numbers? (Choose two.)
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A.Deliver the message with a CC to the compliance team
✓ B.Encrypt the message using a secure policy
✓ C.Quarantine the message for review
D.Add a disclaimer that the message is confidential
E.Bounce the message back to the sender
Why B: Option B is correct because Cisco ESA DLP policies can automatically encrypt outbound messages containing sensitive data like credit card numbers. This ensures that even if the message is intercepted, the content remains protected, which is a common compliance requirement for PCI DSS.
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