350-701 Content Security Practice Question
An email administrator receives reports of a targeted phishing campaign where attackers impersonate the CEO to request wire transfers. Which Cisco ESA feature provides the best defense against this Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack?
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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DMARC verification
DMARC can detect and block spoofed emails from the CEO's domain by verifying SPF and DKIM alignment.
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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Outbreak Filters
Why it's wrong here
Outbreak filters detect malware, not spoofing.
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Anti-spam with SenderBase reputation
Why it's wrong here
SenderBase may not catch spoofed internal domains.
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DMARC verification
Why this is correct
DMARC uses SPF and DKIM to authenticate the sender's domain and reject spoofed emails.
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DLP policies
Why it's wrong here
DLP scans for sensitive content, not spoofing.
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