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Which ESA feature is used to apply smart identifiers?

The correct answer is A. Content filters. Smart identifiers on the Cisco ESA are pattern-matching rules for sensitive data types (such as credit card numbers or SSNs) that are applied through content filters.

Cisco ESA Content Filters and Message Filters

Question

Which ESA feature is used to apply smart identifiers?

Options

  • AContent filters
  • BRSA data loss prevention engine
  • CEncryption policies
  • DText resources

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    92% (45)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

Smart identifiers on the Cisco ESA are pattern-matching rules for sensitive data types (such as credit card numbers or SSNs) that are applied through content filters.

AContent filtersCorrect

Content filters on the Cisco ESA include a 'Contains Identification Number' condition that leverages smart identifiers to detect structured data patterns like Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and ABA routing numbers, allowing the filter to trigger appropriate actions when sensitive data is found in a message.

BRSA data loss prevention engine

The RSA DLP engine uses its own classification technology and policy dictionaries rather than the ESA's built-in smart identifier conditions within content filters.

CEncryption policies

Encryption policies determine when and how messages are encrypted for delivery; they do not perform content inspection using smart identifiers.

DText resources

Text resources are reusable message components such as disclaimers and notification templates; they do not perform pattern detection or apply smart identifiers.

Concept tested: Cisco ESA content filter smart identifier detection

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/esa/esa14-0/user_guide/b_ESA_Admin_Guide_14-0/b_ESA_Admin_Guide_chapter_0100100.html

Topics

#ESA features#Content filters#Smart identifiers#Message filtering

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