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350-701 · Question #432

Which security solution protects users leveraging DNS-layer security?

The correct answer is C. Cisco Umbrella. Cisco Umbrella provides DNS-layer security, protecting users by blocking access to malicious domains before a connection is ever established.

Submitted by deeparc· Mar 30, 2026

Question

Which security solution protects users leveraging DNS-layer security?

Options

  • ACisco ISE
  • BCisco FTD
  • CCisco Umbrella
  • DCisco ASA

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    94% (33)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

Cisco Umbrella provides DNS-layer security, protecting users by blocking access to malicious domains before a connection is ever established.

ACisco ISE

Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) is an identity and access control policy platform, not primarily a DNS-layer security solution.

BCisco FTD

Cisco FTD (Firepower Threat Defense) is a next-generation firewall and IPS, primarily operating at network and application layers, not specifically at the DNS layer for external domain resolution.

CCisco UmbrellaCorrect

Cisco Umbrella offers cloud-delivered security that operates at the DNS layer, inspecting DNS requests to block access to malicious domains, command-and-control callbacks, and phishing sites before a user's device even connects to the destination IP address. This proactive approach prevents threats from reaching endpoints.

DCisco ASA

Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is a traditional firewall and VPN concentrator, also operating at network and application layers, and does not inherently provide DNS-layer security for external threats.

Concept tested: DNS-layer security solution

Source: https://docs.umbrella.com/umbrella-user-guide/docs/about-umbrella

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#DNS security#Cisco Umbrella

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