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350-701 Practice Question: Wants to deploy endpoint hardening by allowing…
An organization wants to deploy endpoint hardening by allowing only approved applications to run. Which technology should be implemented to achieve this?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that endpoint hardening is achieved by detection-based tools like EDR or antivirus, when the question specifically asks for a preventive control that blocks unapproved applications from running at all.
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 whitelisting
Application whitelisting is the correct technology because it enforces endpoint hardening by explicitly allowing only approved applications to execute, blocking all others by default. This is a fundamental principle of least privilege and is often implemented using tools like Windows AppLocker or Cisco AMP's application control, which maintain a hash-based or path-based allow list.
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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EDR
Why it's wrong here
EDR provides detection and response but not strict application control like whitelisting.
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Host-based IPS
Why it's wrong here
HIPS monitors for malicious behavior but does not block unapproved applications by default.
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Antivirus software
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus detects known malware but does not control application execution.
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Application whitelisting
Why this is correct
Application whitelisting ensures only approved applications can run.
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