SDSI Risk Events And Requirements Practice Question
When gathering requirements for a security design, a customer specifies they need to automate the containment of infected endpoints discovered by Cisco Secure Endpoint. Which API integration should the architect document?
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 Secure Endpoint API
The Cisco Secure Endpoint API allows for automated isolation of endpoints, which is a common requirement for incident response automation.
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 Umbrella Investigate API
Why it's wrong here
This API provides threat intelligence data, not endpoint remediation actions.
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Cisco Secure Endpoint API
Why this is correct
The API allows for programmatic isolation of endpoints based on threat events.
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Cisco Secure Firewall API
Why it's wrong here
The Firewall API is used for policy management, not endpoint containment.
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Cisco ISE REST API
Why it's wrong here
The ISE API manages network access policy, not direct endpoint containment from an endpoint-level incident.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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