SDSI Secure Infrastructure Design Practice Question
When selecting a security approach for email threats, which Cisco technology provides automated sandboxing to protect against zero-day phishing?
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 Malware Analytics.
Cisco Secure Email (formerly ESA) integrates with Secure Malware Analytics (formerly Threat Grid) for sandboxing.
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 Duo MFA.
Why it's wrong here
Duo handles identity, not content inspection.
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Cisco Secure Malware Analytics.
Why this is correct
Secure Malware Analytics provides the sandboxing capability for email attachments.
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Cisco Umbrella DNS layer security.
Why it's wrong here
Umbrella handles DNS traffic, not email attachment sandboxing.
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Cisco Secure Endpoint protection.
Why it's wrong here
Secure Endpoint is for host-based protection, not email gateway analysis.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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