300-215 Question 152
Single answerAn organization is experiencing a series of sophisticated phishing attacks targeting its employees. These attacks attempt to steal credentials and deliver malware. The security team wants to implement a Cisco solution to detect and block these threats before they reach the users' inboxes. Which Cisco security solution should they recommend?
- A
Cisco Secure Email Gateway (formerly known as Cisco Email Security Appliance)
- B
Cisco Umbrella
- C
Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP for Endpoints)
- D
Cisco Stealthwatch
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Cisco Secure Email Gateway is the best solution for detecting and preventing phishing attacks and malware in emails. It provides advanced security features, such as threat intelligence and content filtering, to block malicious emails before they reach users. Other Cisco solutions like Umbrella, Secure Endpoint, and Stealthwatch address different aspects of cybersecurity but do not specifically target email security.
- A. Correct.
Cisco Secure Email Gateway is specifically designed to provide advanced email protection by detecting and preventing phishing and malware-laden emails before they reach users' inboxes.
- B. Incorrect.
Cisco Umbrella provides DNS-layer security and blocks malicious domains, but it does not provide direct email protection or phishing prevention within email systems.
- C. Incorrect.
Cisco Secure Endpoint is focused on endpoint detection and response (EDR) to protect devices from malware and exploits, but it does not address email-borne threats.
- D. Incorrect.
Cisco Stealthwatch provides network behavior analytics and visibility but is not designed to detect or block email-based threats.