350-701 Content Security Practice Question
An organization is using Cisco Firepower NGFW to enforce content filtering. They want to block social media applications like Facebook and Twitter but allow LinkedIn for business purposes. Which feature should be used to differentiate between these applications?
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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Application control with application filters
Firepower NGFW uses application control to identify and block specific applications. By creating a rule that blocks the 'Social Networking' category but then allows 'LinkedIn' specifically (or blocks Facebook and Twitter by application), the administrator can achieve granular 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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URL filtering based on categories
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering would block by domain, but LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are all in social media categories; more granular control is needed.
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Intrusion policy
Why it's wrong here
Intrusion policies detect threats, not application control.
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Application control with application filters
Why this is correct
Application control allows blocking specific applications or subcategories, providing granularity.
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TLS server identity discovery
Why it's wrong here
This feature identifies TLS servers but does not control application access.
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