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350-701 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are benefits of using…
Which TWO of the following are benefits of using Cisco Cloudlock for cloud security? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between CASB functions (Shadow IT, DLP) and traditional network security functions (firewall, DDoS), leading candidates to mistakenly associate Cloudlock with network-layer protections.
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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Shadow IT discovery
Cisco Cloudlock is a cloud access security broker (CASB) that provides visibility into cloud application usage. Option A is correct because Cloudlock's Shadow IT discovery feature identifies unauthorized cloud applications being used by employees, allowing administrators to assess risk and enforce policies. This is a core CASB function that discovers and categorizes cloud apps based on user traffic patterns.
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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Shadow IT discovery
Why this is correct
Cloudlock can discover unsanctioned cloud applications.
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DDoS protection
Why it's wrong here
DDoS protection is not provided by Cloudlock.
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Network firewall capabilities
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock is not a network firewall.
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Identity and access management
Why it's wrong here
IAM is not Cloudlock's core function.
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Data loss prevention for cloud apps
Why this is correct
Cloudlock provides DLP for SaaS applications.
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