SAUTO Network Security Practice Question
When automating Cisco Stealthwatch (Secure Network Analytics) alerts, which API endpoint is used to query flow data?
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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/sw-reporting/v1/flows
The Stealthwatch API provides specific endpoints under '/sw-reporting/v1/' for flow data retrieval.
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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/inventory/v1/devices
Why it's wrong here
This is for device inventory management.
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/sw-reporting/v1/flows
Why this is correct
This is the correct endpoint for flow-based data queries.
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/api/v1/firewall
Why it's wrong here
This endpoint does not exist.
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/analytics/v1/alerts
Why it's wrong here
This is for alert metadata, not raw flow data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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