Which two attack vectors are protected by Web Security? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AEmail
• BVoicemail
• CCloud
• DWeb
• EData Center

• A
  5% (2)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  93% (40)

Explanation

Web Security solutions are specifically designed to inspect and filter HTTP/HTTPS traffic, making Web (D) a natural fit - it directly controls the browser-based attack surface where malicious URLs, drive-by downloads, and web-based exploits originate. Data Center (E) is also protected because web security tools (such as web application firewalls and reverse proxies) sit in front of data center resources to block inbound web-based attacks targeting hosted applications and services.

Why the others are wrong:

• Email (A): Email threats (phishing, malware attachments) require a dedicated Email Security solution - a separate product category.
• Voicemail (B): Voicemail is a unified communications vector, not addressed by web security tooling at all.
• Cloud (C): Cloud access is typically governed by Cloud Security or CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) solutions, not web security specifically.

Memory tip: Think "Web Security guards the front door (Web) and the server room behind it (Data Center)" - both are reached via HTTP/HTTPS, which is exactly what web security inspects.

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