SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
Which capability is provided by Cisco Cloudlock's integration with the SaaS platform via API?
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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Visibility and remediation of data sharing and user activity
Cloudlock uses APIs to monitor for file sharing, data exposure, and user behavior anomalies within the SaaS environment without requiring agent installation.
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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Hardening of the SaaS application code
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock cannot change the code of third-party SaaS apps.
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Visibility and remediation of data sharing and user activity
Why this is correct
This is the primary function of an API-based CASB.
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Deep packet inspection of all physical network traffic
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock is an API-based CASB, not a physical network firewall.
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Blocking DNS requests at the ISP level
Why it's wrong here
This is a function of Cisco Umbrella.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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