Which three options does Cisco provide to customers for complete protection against current security threat? (Choose three)

Question

Options

• AThreat-centric defense
• BSporadic application analysis
• CAccelerated threat identification
• DEnhanced remediation
• EAccelerated threat identification
• FManual security intelligence updates

• A
  94% (30)
• D
  3% (1)
• F
  3% (1)

Explanation

Note: This question contains errors that need flagging before explanation.

There are two problems with this question as written:

1. Options C and E are identical ("Accelerated threat identification") - a duplicate exists in the answer choices.
2. The stated correct answer (A, B, C) appears incorrect. "Sporadic application analysis" (B) is not a real Cisco security pillar - "sporadic" means irregular/incomplete, which contradicts sound security practice.

The actual correct answers should be A, C, and D, which align with Cisco's real three-pillar security framework:

• A. Threat-centric defense - Cisco's approach focuses security around threats across the entire attack continuum (before, during, after).
• C. Accelerated threat identification - Cisco uses telemetry and analytics to detect threats faster, reducing dwell time.
• D. Enhanced remediation - Cisco provides tools to contain and remediate threats quickly after detection.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (Sporadic application analysis) - "Sporadic" implies infrequent monitoring, which is a vulnerability, not a protection strategy.
• F (Manual security intelligence updates) - Cisco emphasizes automated, continuous threat intelligence (Talos), not manual updates.

Memory tip: Think "Defend → Detect → Respond" - matching Threat-centric defense, Accelerated identification, and Enhanced remediation.

Recommend verifying this question against your official Cisco study materials, as the answer key appears to contain a typo.

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