SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
You are designing a SaaS security strategy using Cisco Cloudlock. A user reports that they are seeing alerts for 'unusual geo-location' on their Salesforce account. How does Cloudlock detect this?
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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By using UEBA to baseline and identify anomalous login activity
Cloudlock uses UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) to baseline normal behavior and flag anomalies like logins from unexpected locations.
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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By using UEBA to baseline and identify anomalous login activity
Why this is correct
UEBA is the standard method for detecting account anomalies.
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By blocking all international traffic
Why it's wrong here
Blocking all international traffic is not a practical or intelligent approach.
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By analyzing the user's browser history
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock does not monitor browser history.
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By tracking the user's GPS coordinates on their phone
Why it's wrong here
Cloudlock does not have access to mobile GPS data.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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