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350-701 Practice Question: An enterprise wants to prevent data exfiltration…
An enterprise wants to prevent data exfiltration from its SaaS applications to unauthorized personal cloud storage. Which Cisco solution should be deployed?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between network-layer security tools (Umbrella, Firepower) and cloud-native API-based CASB solutions (Cloudlock), leading candidates to mistakenly choose a DNS or firewall product for SaaS DLP scenarios.
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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Cisco Cloudlock
Cisco Cloudlock is the correct solution because it is a cloud-native CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) specifically designed to protect SaaS applications like Office 365 and Salesforce. It provides data loss prevention (DLP) policies that can detect and block the exfiltration of sensitive data to unauthorized personal cloud storage services by inspecting API traffic and user activities in real time.
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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Cisco Umbrella
Why it's wrong here
Umbrella provides DNS-layer security, not data exfiltration prevention.
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Cisco Cloudlock
Why this is correct
Cloudlock as a CASB can prevent data exfiltration to unauthorized cloud storage.
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Cisco Duo
Why it's wrong here
Duo provides multi-factor authentication, not data loss prevention.
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Cisco Firepower NGFW
Why it's wrong here
Firepower is a firewall; cannot control SaaS data flows directly.
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