350-401 Question 288
Select 4A network administrator is tasked with implementing threat defense mechanisms to protect an enterprise network from unauthorized access and malware. The organization uses Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices and wants to ensure comprehensive protection. Which features should the administrator enable to mitigate threats effectively?
- A
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- B
URL Filtering
- C
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Snooping
- D
Malware and File Analysis
- E
Network Address Translation (NAT)
- F
Threat Intelligence Integration
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Correct answers: A, B, D, F
Explanation
To implement effective threat defense, the administrator should enable features designed to detect, analyze, and block threats. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), URL Filtering, Malware and File Analysis, and Threat Intelligence Integration are all critical components of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) that work together to protect the network from unauthorized access, malware, and other threats. Features like DHCP Snooping and NAT are useful for specific purposes but do not directly contribute to the threat defense capabilities of Cisco FTD.
- A. Correct.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) helps detect and block malicious traffic in real-time, providing proactive defense against advanced threats. It is an essential component of Cisco FTD.
- B. Correct.
URL Filtering restricts access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing the risk of phishing and malware attacks. It is a key feature for threat defense.
- C. Incorrect.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Snooping is a security feature that prevents rogue DHCP servers but is not directly related to threat defense mechanisms in Cisco FTD.
- D. Correct.
Malware and File Analysis inspects files for malicious content and ensures that malware is identified and blocked before it reaches the endpoints.
- E. Incorrect.
Network Address Translation (NAT) is used to translate private IP addresses to public IPs for internet access. While useful for connectivity, it does not inherently defend against threats.
- F. Correct.
Threat Intelligence Integration enables Cisco FTD to utilize global threat intelligence feeds to identify and block emerging threats, enhancing the overall security posture.