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350-701 Practice Question: Which THREE are characteristics of Cisco…
Which THREE are characteristics of Cisco Stealthwatch?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between detection/visibility tools (Stealthwatch) and inline enforcement devices (NGFW/IPS), so the trap here is that candidates confuse Stealthwatch's behavioral analysis and flow-based monitoring with the packet-inspecting, blocking capabilities of a next-generation firewall or intrusion prevention system.
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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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Can integrate with Cisco ISE for automated threat response
Cisco Stealthwatch can integrate with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) via pxGrid or REST API to enable automated threat response. When Stealthwatch detects anomalous behavior, it can trigger ISE to enforce policy changes such as quarantining an endpoint or dynamically applying a security group access control list (SGACL), closing the loop between detection and remediation.
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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Can integrate with Cisco ISE for automated threat response
Why this is correct
Integration allows ISE to enforce policies based on Stealthwatch alerts.
- ✓
Provides behavioral analysis to detect threats
Why this is correct
It uses machine learning to establish baselines and detect anomalies.
- ✗
Acts as a next-generation firewall
Why it's wrong here
Stealthwatch is not a firewall; it's a traffic analysis tool.
- ✓
Uses NetFlow and IPFIX for network traffic visibility
Why this is correct
Stealthwatch collects flow data from network devices.
- ✗
Functions as an intrusion prevention system (IPS)
Why it's wrong here
It does not perform inline prevention; it is a detection and analysis tool.
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