350-701 Exam Dumps - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR 350-701)

Cisco ISE is the security solution that is used for posture assessment of the endpoints in a BYOD solution. Posture assessment allows Cisco ISE to inspect the security health of the endpoints, such as their operating system, software applications, network settings, and security software. Cisco ISE can then enforce posture policies based on the compliance status of the endpoints and grant or deny them access to the network resources. Cisco ISE supports different types of posture agents, such as AnyConnect, AnyConnect Stealth, and Temporal Agent, to monitor and remediate the endpoints. Cisco ISE also supports agentless posture for devices that cannot run an agent, such as printers, cameras, and IoT devices. Cisco ISE integrates with various third-party vendors to provide posture assessment for different endpoint platforms, such as Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. References :=

Some possible references are:

• Cisco Identity Services Engine Administrator Guide, Release 3.0 - Compliance
• Chapter 15. Device Posture Assessment - Cisco ISE for BYOD and Secure Unified Access
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0

Northbound and southbound APIs are two types of interfaces that enable communication between different layers of the SDN architecture. Northbound APIs relay information between the controller and the applications or policy engines, while southbound APIs relay information between the controller and the network devices.

Northbound APIs allow applications to request network services or resources from the controller, such as bandwidth, latency, security, or routing. The controller then translates these requests into network configurations and applies them to the network devices via the southbound APIs. Northbound APIs typically use RESTful API methods such as GET, POST, and DELETE to communicate with the controller.

Southbound APIs allow the controller to program the network devices to perform forwarding and other functions. The controller can use different protocols or standards to communicate with the network devices, depending on their capabilities and vendor-specific features. Some common examples of southbound APIs are CLI, SNMP, RESTCONF, NETCONF, OpenFlow, and OpFlex.

References:

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Definition - Cisco
• Software-Defined Networking Security and Network … - Cisco Press
• Cisco SDN – Software Defined Networking Explained - Study-CCNA
• SDN Network - Cisco Community

 Cisco AMP for Endpoints provides next-generation protection by leveraging an endpoint protection platform (EPP) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities. EPP is a set of multifaceted prevention techniques that stop threats from compromising endpoints, such as behavioral analytics, machine learning, and signature-based methods. EDR is a set of powerful features that reduce the attack surface and remediate faster, such as advanced threat hunting, endpoint isolation, and dynamic malware analysis. Cisco AMP for Endpoints also integrates with SecureX, a built-in platform that offers extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities across multiple control points, such as network, cloud, email, and web. By combining EPP, EDR, and XDR, Cisco AMP for Endpoints delivers a comprehensive and resilient endpoint security solution that can detect, respond, and recover from sophisticated attacks. References:

• Cisco Secure Endpoint (Formerly AMP for Endpoints) - Cisco
• Cisco Secure Endpoint (Formerly AMP for Endpoints) - Cisco
• Cisco Secure Endpoint (Formerly AMP for Endpoints) - Cisco

The functional difference between Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly known as AMP for Endpoints) and Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client lies in their approach to security. Cisco Secure Endpoint is designed to prevent, detect, and respond to threats on the endpoint devices. It provides comprehensive protection by stopping and tracking malicious files and activities on hosts, utilizing continuous analysis and retrospective security to address threats at various stages of the attack continuum. On the other hand, Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client is focused on DNS and IP layer enforcement to prevent internet-based threats before a connection is established. It primarily tracks and blocks URL-based threats by enforcing security at the DNS layer, thus preventing access to malicious domains. Therefore, while Secure Endpoint provides broad endpoint protection against a variety of threats, the Umbrella Roaming Client specifically targets URL-based threats.

To add switches into the fabric for private cloud management, administrators can use the following two methods:

• PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP): This method allows the switches to be automatically discovered and provisioned by DCNM using a POAP configuration file. The switches are assigned an IP address and a startup configuration based on the fabric settings and policies. The switches are then added to the fabric and deployed with the VXLAN EVPN configuration. This method is suitable for greenfield deployments or adding new switches to an existing fabric12.
• Seed IP: This method allows the administrators to manually specify the IP address of the switches that they want to add to the fabric. The switches must have a reachable IP address and a username and password that match the fabric settings. The switches are then added to the fabric and deployed with the VXLAN EVPN configuration. This method is suitable for brownfield deployments or transitioning existing switches to DCNM management12. References: Cisco NDFC Fabric Controller Configuration Guide, Release 12.0.x, Cisco DCNM LAN Fabric Configuration Guide, Release 11.5(x).

 A private cloud is a cloud deployment model that is dedicated to a single organization and provides exclusive access to its resources and services. A private cloud can be hosted on-premises or off-premises by a third-party provider, but in either case, the organization has full control and visibility over the security, privacy, and compliance of its data and applications. A private cloud can also leverage the security features and best practices of the public cloud service provider, if applicable, while maintaining a higher degree of isolation and customization. A private cloud is the most secure deployment model when considering risks to cloud adoption, as it minimizes the exposure of sensitive data to external threats, reduces the dependency on the security posture of the cloud service provider, and enables the organization to meet its specific security and regulatory requirements123. References: 1: Best Practices to Manage Risks in the Cloud - ISACA 2: Security in the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure 3: Five challenges to cloud adoption and how to overcome them - PwC Middle East

ExplanationPhishing is a form of social engineering. Phishing attacks use email or malicious web sites to solicit personal,often financial, information. Attackers may send email seemingly from a reputable credit card company orfinancial institution that requests account information, often suggesting that there is a problem.

The crypto isakmp key command is used to configure a preshared key for ISAKMP authentication between two peers. The address 0.0.0.0 indicates that the key is valid for any peer address. Therefore, the same command must be entered on hostB with the same password in order to establish the tunnel with hostA. Changing the protocol to ikev2, using a different password, or changing the password to the default will not solve the problem, as they will create a mismatch in the authentication parameters. References:

• Dynamic Multipoint VPN Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15M&T, section “Prerequisites for Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)”
• DMVPN - Concepts & Configuration, section “DMVPN - What is it?”
• DMVPN Hub as the CA Server for the DMVPN Network Configuration Example, section “Prerequisites”