SDSI Risk Events And Requirements Practice Question
A SOC analyst requires a tool to gain visibility into encrypted traffic without full decryption. Which Cisco product feature should be included in the design to meet this requirement?
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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Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA).
Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) on Cisco Catalyst switches/routers uses machine learning to identify threats in encrypted streams.
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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Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA).
Why this is correct
ETA identifies threats in encrypted traffic by analyzing metadata without decryption.
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Cisco Firepower SSL decryption policies.
Why it's wrong here
This requires full decryption, which the prompt specifically asks to avoid.
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Cisco AnyConnect Network Visibility Module (NVM).
Why it's wrong here
NVM provides endpoint-level visibility, not network-wide encrypted traffic analysis.
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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Profiling.
Why it's wrong here
ISE profiling identifies device types, not traffic content.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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