SDSI AI Automation And Devsecops Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are considered 'Threat Response' automation actions in a Cisco XDR environment?
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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Blocking a malicious file hash
Isolating an endpoint, blocking a file hash, and blocking a URL are common automated responses.
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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Sending a company-wide email
Why it's wrong here
Not an automated threat response.
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Blocking a malicious file hash
Why this is correct
Prevents malware spread.
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Rebooting the server hardware
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard security response.
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Blocking a malicious URL
Why this is correct
Prevents C2 communication.
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Isolating an infected host
Why this is correct
Standard response to a threat.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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