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350-701 Practice Question: Which TWO actions are best practices when…
Which TWO actions are best practices when configuring a Cisco WSA to block malicious websites? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that 'Monitor' mode is a safe default for security, when in fact it only logs traffic and does not block threats, leading candidates to incorrectly select Option B.
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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Configure URL filtering categories to block known malicious categories
Cisco WSA URL filtering categories allow administrators to block entire groups of known malicious sites, such as malware, phishing, or spyware categories, which are pre-classified by Cisco Talos. This provides a broad, proactive defense against threats without needing to maintain individual URL block lists. Option E is correct because Web Reputation filtering uses a scoring system (1–10, with lower scores being more malicious) to dynamically block or warn users about websites with poor reputation, even if they are not in a specific malicious category, adding a layer of behavioral analysis.
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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Configure URL filtering categories to block known malicious categories
Why this is correct
Blocking categories like malware, phishing provides protection.
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Set the default action to 'Monitor' for all categories
Why it's wrong here
Monitor logs but does not block malicious sites.
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Disable user authentication to simplify policy
Why it's wrong here
Authentication allows granular policy per user.
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Allow all HTTPS traffic to improve performance
Why it's wrong here
Allowing all HTTPS traffic bypasses inspection.
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Enable Web Reputation filtering
Why this is correct
Reputation filtering blocks sites with poor reputation.
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