SAUTO Cloud Web And Email Security Automation Practice Question
You are integrating Cisco Cloudlock with an external SIEM using the Cloudlock API. Which mechanism should you implement to receive real-time security events instead of polling the API repeatedly?
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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Webhook integration
Cloudlock supports Webhooks, which allow the system to push events to a configured URL 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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WebSocket handshake
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock does not maintain persistent WebSocket connections for event streaming.
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Server-Sent Events (SSE)
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock API does not natively support SSE as a primary event delivery mechanism.
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SNMP Traps
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock is a cloud-native platform that does not use traditional SNMP for event streaming.
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Webhook integration
Why this is correct
Cloudlock supports outgoing webhooks to push security incidents to external systems.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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