SAUTO Cloud Web And Email Security Automation Practice Question
When developing an automation script for Cisco Cloudlock, which TWO authentication methods are supported for API access?
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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API Token (Secret Key)
Cloudlock primarily uses OAuth2 Client Credentials and API Tokens for programmatic access.
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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API Token (Secret Key)
Why this is correct
API tokens are used for authentication in Cloudlock integrations.
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Username/Password
Why it's wrong here
Not supported for automated API access.
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OAuth2 Client Credentials
Why this is correct
Standard for machine-to-machine authentication.
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RADIUS/TACACS+
Why it's wrong here
These are for infrastructure device management, not Cloudlock APIs.
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SSH Public Key
Why it's wrong here
Not used for cloud-native API authentication.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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