350-701 Content Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid methods for deploying Cisco WSA? (Choose TWO.)
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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Explicit proxy (browser configuration)
Cisco WSA can be deployed as an explicit proxy (browsers configured to use it) or as a transparent proxy using WCCP or other redirection methods.
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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As a mail relay
Why it's wrong here
WSA is a web security appliance, not a mail relay.
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As a DNS server
Why it's wrong here
WSA is not a DNS server.
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Inline with firewall port mirroring
Why it's wrong here
Port mirroring is for monitoring, not inline deployment.
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Explicit proxy (browser configuration)
Why this is correct
Explicit proxy requires browser proxy settings.
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Transparent proxy via WCCP
Why this is correct
Transparent proxy using WCCP redirects traffic without client configuration.
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