350-701 Content Security Practice Question
Which Cisco content security solution uses DNS to block access to malicious domains and provides cloud-based proxy protection?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Cisco Umbrella
Cisco Umbrella is a cloud-delivered security solution that uses DNS to block requests to malicious domains. It also includes a cloud proxy for full URL filtering and threat protection.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Cisco WSA
Why it's wrong here
Cisco WSA is an on-premises or virtual web proxy, not a cloud DNS-based solution.
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Cisco ESA
Why it's wrong here
Cisco ESA is an email security appliance, not a DNS-based solution.
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Cisco Firepower NGFW
Why it's wrong here
Firepower NGFW provides URL filtering but not primarily via DNS.
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Cisco Umbrella
Why this is correct
Umbrella provides DNS-layer security and a cloud proxy for web traffic.
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