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Which two security mechanisms are used by Cisco Threat Defense to gain visibility into the most dangerous cyber threats? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. file reputation D. Traffic Telemetry. Cisco Threat Defense utilizes file reputation and traffic telemetry as key security mechanisms to gain deep visibility into the most dangerous cyber threats.

Submitted by kwame.gh· Mar 6, 2026Security

Question

Which two security mechanisms are used by Cisco Threat Defense to gain visibility into the most dangerous cyber threats? (Choose two.)

Options

  • Avirtual private networks
  • Bfile reputation
  • CVLAN segmentation
  • DTraffic Telemetry
  • Edynamic enforce policy

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    88% (30)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • E
    6% (2)

Why each option

Cisco Threat Defense utilizes file reputation and traffic telemetry as key security mechanisms to gain deep visibility into the most dangerous cyber threats.

Avirtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) provide secure, encrypted communication channels but are not primarily a mechanism for gaining visibility into threats within the encrypted traffic itself.

Bfile reputationCorrect

File reputation services analyze files against a vast database of known malicious content, signatures, and behaviors, allowing Cisco Threat Defense to identify and block malware or suspicious files effectively. This capability is crucial for detecting zero-day threats and advanced persistent threats.

CVLAN segmentation

VLAN segmentation isolates network traffic into different broadcast domains, enhancing security by limiting lateral movement but not directly providing threat visibility mechanisms.

DTraffic TelemetryCorrect

Traffic Telemetry involves collecting and analyzing network flow data, metadata, and packet information to detect anomalies, suspicious communication patterns, and indicators of compromise. This provides extensive visibility into network activity, enabling early detection of malicious traffic and potential breaches.

Edynamic enforce policy

Dynamic enforce policy refers to adaptive security policy application but is a control mechanism, not a specific mechanism for gaining threat visibility.

Concept tested: Cisco Threat Defense threat visibility features

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/firepower-ngfw/index.html

Topics

#Cisco Threat Defense#File Reputation#Traffic Telemetry#Cyber Threat Visibility

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