350-701 Exam Dumps - Cisco CCNP Security Questions and Answers

The RAT (Recipient Access Table) is the list that contains the allowed recipient addresses on the Cisco ESA. The RAT controls whether the ESA accepts or rejects messages to a recipient address based on the sender group and the mail policy. The RAT can be configured to allow, relay, or reject messages to specific recipients or domains. The RAT can also be used to apply different message filters or content filters to different recipient groups12. References: 1: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) course, Module 2: Network Security, Lesson 3: Deploying Cisco Email Security Appliance, Topic: Configuring Mail Policies2: Cisco Email Security Appliance User Guide, Release 13.5 - Configuring Mail Policies [Cisco Secure Email Gateway] - Cisco.

ExplanationExplanationCisco standard NetFlow version 5 defines a flow as a unidirectional sequence of packets that all share seven values which define a unique key for the flow:+ Ingress interface (SNMP ifIndex)+ Source IP address+ Destination IP address+ IP protocol+ Source port for UDP or TCP, 0 for other protocols+ Destination port for UDP or TCP, type and code for ICMP, or 0 for other protocols+ IP Type of ServiceNote: A flow is a unidirectional series of packets between a given source and destination.

 Cisco AMP Threat Grid is a cloud-based or on-premises solution that provides advanced malware analysis and threat intelligence. It combines static and dynamic analysis techniques to examine the behavior of malware samples and correlate them with global and historical context. It also produces detailed reports, threat scores, and behavioral indicators that help security teams prioritize and respond to threats faster and more effectively12. References: 1: Cisco Secure Malware Analytics (Threat Grid) - Cisco 2: Products - Cisco Threat Grid Cloud Data Sheet - Cisco

 In a PaaS model, the cloud provider is responsible for managing and maintaining the underlying infrastructure, such as the hypervisor, the virtual machine, and the network. The tenant only needs to focus on developing and deploying the application, which runs on the cloud platform. The tenant is responsible for ensuring the security and availability of the application, as well as applying any patches or updates to the application code or configuration12. References :=

• Shared responsibility in the cloud
• Best practices for secure PaaS deployments

FlexVPN and DMVPN are both Cisco technologies that use point-to-point GRE tunnels to create dynamic VPN networks. However, they differ in some aspects, such as:

• FlexVPN is a newer solution that requires newer hardware and IOS versions, while DMVPN is more widely supported on older devices1.
• FlexVPN is based on IKEv2, which is a more robust and efficient protocol than IKEv1, which is used by DMVPN (although DMVPN can also use IKEv2)2.
• FlexVPN uses static or virtual access interfaces for GRE tunnels, while DMVPN uses a single multipoint GRE interface. This allows more flexibility and visibility for FlexVPN tunnels2.
• FlexVPN does not require NHRP registration for spokes to communicate with the hub, while DMVPN does. This simplifies the configuration and reduces the overhead of NHRP3.
• FlexVPN has only one standard mode of operation, while DMVPN has three phases with different characteristics and configurations2.

References := 1: what is the difference between dmvpn and flexvpn 2: Cisco FlexVPN DMVPN, Part 1 - Overview and Design 3: DMVPN to FlexVPN Soft Migration Configuration Example

ExplanationPhishing is a form of social engineering. Phishing attacks use email or malicious web sites to solicit personal,often financial, information. Attackers may send email seemingly from a reputable credit card company orfinancial institution that requests account information, often suggesting that there is a problem.

The dot1x pae authenticator command enables 802.1x authentication on the port and configures the port as an authenticator. This command is required for the port to initiate the authentication process with the connected client. Without this command, the port will not send EAPOL packets to the client and will not receive the client credentials. Therefore, the client will not be authenticated and will remain in the unauthorized state. The other options are not mandatory for 802.1x authentication, although they can be used to modify the default behavior of the port. For example, authentication open allows the port to grant access to the client before authentication, dot1x reauthentication enables periodic reauthentication of the client, and cisp enable enables Cisco Identity Services Protocol (CISP) on the port. References: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0, Module 5: Secure Network Access, Lesson 5.1: Implementing 802.1X Authentication, Topic 5.1.2: Configuring 802.1X Authentication, Page 5-9.

In transparent mode, the WSA can handle both explicit and transparent HTTP requests, depending on how the client browser is configured. The WSA must pretend to be the origin content server for transparent requests, since the client is unaware of the existence of a proxy1. WCCP v2 is a protocol that allows a WCCP-enabled device (such as a router or a switch) to redirect traffic to the WSA based on certain criteria, such as destination port 802. This way, the client does not need to configure a proxy or a PAC file in the browser. The other options are false because they are either required for explicit mode or not supported by the WSA. References :=

• What is the difference between transparent and forward proxy mode?
• Configure Transparent Redirection With WCCP in Order to Support HTTP, HTTPS, and Native FTP Traffic