500-651 · Question #79
Which three are deployment options for E-mail Security? (Choose three.)
The correct answer is A. ESA B. CES E. ESAv. Cisco Email Security has three deployment form factors: ESA (Email Security Appliance - physical on-premises hardware), ESAv (the virtualized version of that appliance), and CES (Cisco Email Security, the cloud-hosted service). Together they cover the on-prem, virtual, and…
Question
Which three are deployment options for E-mail Security? (Choose three.)
Options
- AESA
- BCES
- CWSAv
- DAMP
- EESAv
- FWebRoot
How the community answered
(60 responses)- A90% (54)
- C2% (1)
- D3% (2)
- F5% (3)
Explanation
Cisco Email Security has three deployment form factors: ESA (Email Security Appliance - physical on-premises hardware), ESAv (the virtualized version of that appliance), and CES (Cisco Email Security, the cloud-hosted service). Together they cover the on-prem, virtual, and cloud deployment models.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- WSAv is the Web Security Appliance virtual - same "v" naming pattern, but it secures web traffic, not email.
- AMP (Advanced Malware Protection) is a feature/engine integrated into email security products, not a standalone deployment option.
- WebRoot is a third-party security vendor unrelated to Cisco's email security portfolio.
Memory tip: Look for the "ES" prefix - ESA, ESAv, and CES all stand for Email Security in some form. If the option doesn't contain "ES," it's not an email security deployment option on this exam.
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