350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
An organization is using Cisco Umbrella alongside Cisco AMP for Endpoints. A user reports that they cannot access a legitimate file-sharing website. However, the site is not categorized as malicious by Umbrella. What is the most likely reason for the block?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between Umbrella's DNS-layer security (which blocks based on domain category) and AMP's Intelligent Proxy (which blocks based on file reputation), leading candidates to incorrectly assume that a domain-level block is the cause when the issue is actually file-level.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Cisco AMP's Intelligent Proxy detected the file download as potentially malicious and blocked it
Cisco AMP for Endpoints includes an Intelligent Proxy feature that can inspect and block file downloads based on real-time threat intelligence, even if the website itself is not categorized as malicious by Cisco Umbrella. In this scenario, the user can access the site but the file download is blocked, which aligns with AMP's Intelligent Proxy intercepting the download and determining it to be potentially malicious.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Cisco AMP's Intelligent Proxy detected the file download as potentially malicious and blocked it
Why this is correct
Cisco AMP's Intelligent Proxy detected the file download as potentially malicious and blocked it. This feature inspects file downloads based on real-time threat intelligence, even if the website itself is not categorized as malicious by Cisco Umbrella.
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The website's domain is in a custom block list
Why it's wrong here
The scenario says the site is not categorized as malicious, and custom block lists would be part of Umbrella's policy.
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The endpoint's firewall is blocking the connection
Why it's wrong here
Firewall would affect all sites, not just this one.
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The user is behind a proxy that is not configured with Umbrella
Why it's wrong here
If Umbrella is enforced via DNS, proxy configuration is not required.
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