SAUTO Advanced Threat And Endpoint Security Practice Question
Which data format is primarily used by all Cisco Security APIs (Secure Endpoint, Umbrella, Threat Grid)?
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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JSON
JSON is the standard data exchange format for Cisco REST APIs.
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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Protobuf
Why it's wrong here
Protobuf is not the primary format for these APIs.
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JSON
Why this is correct
JSON is the industry-standard format for Cisco REST interfaces.
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XML
Why it's wrong here
XML is rarely used in modern Cisco APIs.
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YAML
Why it's wrong here
YAML is for configuration, not API responses.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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