Which two roles of the Cisco WSA are true? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. Web proxy B. URL filter. The Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) is purpose-built to function as a Web Proxy (A) - it intercepts, inspects, and forwards HTTP/HTTPS web traffic - and as a URL Filter (B) - it categorizes and controls access to websites based on URL categories, reputation scores, and custom

Cisco WSA Features

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AWeb proxy
BURL filter
CAntispam
DIPS
EFirewall

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
88% (37)
C
7% (3)
D
2% (1)
E
2% (1)

Explanation

The Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) is purpose-built to function as a Web Proxy (A) - it intercepts, inspects, and forwards HTTP/HTTPS web traffic - and as a URL Filter (B) - it categorizes and controls access to websites based on URL categories, reputation scores, and custom policies. The WSA is not an Antispam solution (C); that role belongs to the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA). It is not an IPS (D); that is handled by dedicated intrusion prevention systems or Cisco Firepower. It is not a traditional Firewall (E); while it has access control, it operates at the application/web layer, not as a stateful network firewall.

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