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500-275 Exam Topics and Domains
500-275 is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with AMP Connector, AMP Console, AMP Private Cloud, Device Flow Control, and more.
Cisco Advanced Malware Protection Overview and Architecture
AMP Technology and Features
Describe the Cisco AMP technology and features that distinguish it from traditional malware solutions
AMP Architecture
Describe the Cisco AMP architecture, including the components of the cloud and connector
Endpoint Communication
Describe the communication that occurs between the endpoints and Cisco AMP for the cloud
Outbreak Control Menu Items
Custom Detections
Understand the different types of custom detections (application blocking, advanced and simple detections) including the ways to create them
Device Flow Control
Define device flow control and describe its features
Whitelisting
Describe whitelisting and how to create white lists
Endpoint Policies
General Policy Settings
Describe the different policy elements under the General tab
File Policy Settings
Describe the settings contained in the file tab of a Cisco AMP policy
Device Flow Control Configuration
Describe the configuration options of device flow control
Groups and Deployment
Deployment Planning
Understand the considerations one should take when planning the deployment of the Cisco AMP connector
Connector Installation
Describe the requirements and procedures for installation of the connector
Analysis and Reporting
Malware Analysis
Be familiar with general malware analysis tasks and terms for Cisco AMP
Dashboard and IOCs
Describe the use of the dashboard including the indicators of compromise
File and Device Trajectory
Use the file and device trajectory feature of the Cisco AMP console
File Analysis
Use the file analysis features of the Cisco AMP console
Reporting
Be familiar with the reporting features of Cisco AMP
Private Cloud
Private and Public Cloud Communication
Describe the communication that occurs between private and public clouds
Private Cloud Installation
Describe the items one should consider before installation of the Cisco AMP private cloud
Accounts
Account Management
Be familiar with the general features available in the Accounts menu
Two-Step Authentication
Describe the two-step authentication features of Cisco AMP
Cisco AMP Connector
Scan Types
Describe the different scan types available to the Cisco AMP user
Connector Files
Describe the files used by the Cisco AMP connector
Troubleshooting Tools
Be familiar with tools that may be used to help troubleshoot the connector
Console Interface
First-Use Interface
Be familiar with the first-use interface
Remote File Fetch
Describe the use and implementation of remote file fetch
Console Features
Be familiar with the console interface features
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Who should take this exam?
- Basic understanding of network security
- Familiarity with endpoint protection concepts
- Knowledge of malware and threat detection
- Experience with Cisco security products