350-701 Content Security Practice Question
Which Cisco technology uses SHA-256 file hashes to determine if a file is malicious by querying a cloud database?
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Why each option matters
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AMP for Email
AMP for Email uses SHA-256 cloud lookup to compare file hashes against known threats.
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DLP Policies
Why it's wrong here
DLP scans for data patterns, not malware.
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Outbreak Filters
Why it's wrong here
Outbreak Filters use TALOS intelligence, not SHA-256 lookup.
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SenderBase Reputation
Why it's wrong here
SenderBase uses IP reputation, not file hashes.
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AMP for Email
Why this is correct
AMP for Email sends file SHA-256 to the cloud for analysis.
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