SAUTO Advanced Threat And Endpoint Security Practice Question
Which TWO actions can be automated via the Cisco Secure Endpoint API to improve incident response?
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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Scan host
Isolating a host and scanning a host are primary automation actions in Secure Endpoint.
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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Scan host
Why this is correct
Essential for IR.
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Reboot device
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard API action.
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Isolate host
Why this is correct
Critical IR action.
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Provision user
Why it's wrong here
Handled by IAM.
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Update firewall rule
Why it's wrong here
Handled by FMC.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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