700-765 · Question #127
Which two attack vectors are protected by Web Security? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is D. Cloud E. Web. Web Security solutions protect against threats originating from Cloud applications and Web browsing, which are the two attack vectors within their scope.
Question
Which two attack vectors are protected by Web Security? (Choose two.)
Options
- AData Center
- BEmail
- CVoicemail
- DCloud
- EWeb
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B7% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (38)
Why each option
Web Security solutions protect against threats originating from Cloud applications and Web browsing, which are the two attack vectors within their scope.
Data Center security is addressed by dedicated data center security products and architectures, not by Web Security solutions.
Email is protected by a separate security layer such as Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), which is distinct from Web Security.
Voicemail is a unified communications feature with its own security considerations and falls outside the scope of Web Security protection.
Cloud-based applications represent a major attack surface that Web Security solutions monitor and control, blocking malicious cloud traffic and unauthorized cloud app usage.
Web browsing is the primary attack vector that Web Security is designed to address, inspecting HTTP/HTTPS traffic for malware, phishing, and policy violations.
Concept tested: Cisco Web Security attack vector coverage
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/web-security-appliance/index.html
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