350-701 Content Security Practice Question
Which Cisco Umbrella feature provides protection against malicious domains by blocking DNS requests to known bad sites?
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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DNS Security
Cisco Umbrella SIG uses DNS security to block requests to malicious domains.
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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Cloud Proxy
Why it's wrong here
Cloud proxy is for web traffic forwarding, not DNS-level blocking.
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DNS Security
Why this is correct
DNS security is the core of Umbrella's protection, blocking malicious domains at the DNS layer.
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Secure Web Gateway
Why it's wrong here
SWG is a broader category; Umbrella SIG includes DNS security.
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ThousandEyes
Why it's wrong here
ThousandEyes monitors network performance, not security.
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