The Cisco Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance has a reputation for tripping up even experienced professionals. TestsDumps breaks that challenge down into 140 realistic practice questions that show you how 300-725 frames its traps before exam day does.
Cisco 300-725 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Securing the Web with Cisco Secure Web Appliance |
| Exam Number: | 300-725 SWSA |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Specialist - Web Content Security Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD |
| Passing Score: | Approx. 750-850 / 1000 (Variable) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE (Online or Test Center) |
| Pre Condition: | None. However, Cisco recommends having knowledge of TCP/IP services, network and web security concepts. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/swsa.html |
Cisco 300-725 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Security and Logging | 5% | - Configure internal data security policies - Manage log subscriptions and formats - Describe DLP and reporting - Integrate WSA with external DLP via ICAP |
| Topic 2: Cisco WSA Features | 10% | - Integrate Cisco Secure Web Appliance with Cisco ISE - Describe Cisco Secure Web Appliance features and functionality
- Integrate Cisco Secure Web Appliance with Advanced Web Security Reporting - Describe Secure Web Appliance solutions
|
| Topic 3: Configuration | 20% | - Configure an access policy - Perform initial configuration tasks on Cisco Secure Web Appliance - Configure and verify web proxy features
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| Topic 4: Acceptable Use Controls | 10% | - Manage custom URL and application categories - Configure URL filtering by category - Implement Cisco web usage controls - Describe URL filtering - Describe web reputation |
| Topic 5: Authentication | 15% | - Configure authentication realms - Describe authentication features - Configure authentication policies |
| Topic 6: Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic | 15% | - Describe SSL decryption - Configure decryption port forwarding - Configure SSL/TLS certificate and CRL validation - Configure decryption policies |
| Topic 7: Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles | 15% | - Describe identification profiles - Determine policy evaluation order and precedence - Configure access policies and membership criteria - Configure identification profiles and policies |
| Topic 8: Proxy Services | 10% | - Describe the SOCKS protocol and the SOCKS proxy services - Describe the functions of a Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file - Describe deployment options
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The 300-725 exam — officially titled Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance — is the Cisco test you pass to earn the CCNP Security certification. It sits at the Professional level of the Cisco certification program. Related certifications include Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security, Cisco Certified Specialist - Web Content Security. If that is the credential you are after, the 140 practice questions at TestsDumps map directly to its official objectives.
The Cisco Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- Acceptable Use Controls (10%)
- Proxy Services (10%)
- Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic (15%)
The complete, current topic list appears in the exam outline section above — review it before you start drilling the TestsDumps practice questions.
None. However, Cisco recommends having knowledge of TCP/IP services, network and web security concepts.
Eligibility rules do change, so confirm the current requirements on the official exam page before you apply: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/swsa.html.
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The passing score for the 300-725 exam is Approx. 750-850 / 1000 (Variable), and the official registration fee is $300 USD. Remember that an unsuccessful attempt means paying the full $300 USD again to retake it, so booking too early is the expensive way to find out you are not ready. Test yourself with the TestsDumps practice questions first; once you can clear Approx. 750-850 / 1000 (Variable) comfortably on timed runs, scheduling the real exam becomes a much safer bet.
Cisco Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance Sample Questions:
What is needed to enable an HTTPS proxy?
- A. self-signed root certificate
- B. trusted third-party CA signed root certificate
- C. self-signed server certificate
- D. self-signed CSR
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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An engineer must evaluate the security gaps with their current WSA. What additional protection does AMP offer for WSA?
- A. roaming user protection
- B. data loss prevention
- C. point in time detection
- D. restricted bandwidth
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which two log types does the Cisco WSA provide to troubleshoot Cisco data security and external data loss prevention policies? (Choose two.)
- A. external data
- B. data access
- C. data security
- D. default proxy
- E. upload data
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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What is the primary purpose of Access Policies?
- A. Upgrade firmware
- B. Configure RAID storage
- C. Monitor CPU temperature
- D. Define user web access rules
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which command is used to flush a single user from authentication memory?
- A. diagnostic
- B. clear
- C. authcache
- D. isedata
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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