Free Practice Questions for Netskope NSK101 Exam

In this scenario, a user is connected to a cloud application through Netskope’s proxy, which is a deployment method that allows Netskope to intercept and inspect the traffic between the user and the cloud application in real time. In this case, Netskope can collect and display various information about the user and the cloud application at Skope IT, which is a feature in the Netskope platform that allows you to view and analyze all the activities performed by users on cloud applications. Some of the information that is available at Skope IT are: username, device location, account instance, URL category, user activity, and cloud app risk rating. Username is the name or identifier of the user who is accessing the cloud application. Device location is the geographical location of the device that the user is using to access the cloud application. Account instance is the specific instance of the cloud application that the user is accessing, such as a personal or enterprise instance. URL category is the classification of the web page that the user is visiting within the cloud application, such as Business or Social Media. User activity is the action that the user is performing on the cloud application, such as Upload or Share. Cloud app risk rating is the score that Netskope assigns to the cloud application based on its security posture and compliance with best practices. Destination IP, OS patch version, file version, and shared folder are not information that is available at Skope IT in this scenario, as they are either unrelated or irrelevant to the proxy connection or the Skope IT feature. References: [Netskope Inline CASB], [Netskope Skope IT].

When comparing data in motion with data at rest, the following statements are correct:

Data in motion requires the Netskope client: To inspect and enforce policies on data as it is being transmitted across the network (data in motion), the Netskope client is required. The client steers the traffic through the Netskope cloud where it is analyzed and policies are applied in real-time.

Data at rest requires API integration: To scan and enforce policies on data stored in cloud applications (data at rest), API integration is required. This allows Netskope to directly interact with cloud services and perform actions such as scanning for malware, applying DLP policies, and ensuring compliance.

References:

Netskope documentation on data protection strategies, including data in motion and data at rest.

Best practices for implementing API integrations for data at rest and using the Netskope client for data in motion.

To enable Netskope to gain visibility into your users’ cloud application activities in an inline mode, you need to use a deployment method that allows Netskope to intercept and inspect the traffic between your users and the cloud applications in real time. Two deployment methods that would match your inline use case are: use a forward proxy and use a reverse proxy. A forward proxy is a deployment method that allows Netskope to act as a proxy server for your users’ outbound traffic to the internet. You can configure your users’ devices or browsers to send their traffic to Netskope’s proxy server, either manually or using PAC files or VPN profiles. A reverse proxy is a deployment method that allows Netskope to act as a proxy server for your users’ inbound traffic from specific cloud applications. You can configure your cloud applications to redirect their traffic to Netskope’s proxy server, either using custom URLs or certificates. Using an API connector or a log parser are not deployment methods that would match your inline use case, as they are more suitable for out-of-band modes that rely on accessing data and events from the cloud applications using APIs or logs, rather than intercepting traffic in real time. References: [Netskope Inline CASB], Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 3: Steering Configuration, Lesson 4: Forward Proxy and Lesson 5: Reverse Proxy.

In the Skope IT interface, which is a feature in the Netskope platform that allows you to view and analyze all the activities performed by users on cloud applications, there are two event tables that would be used to label a cloud application instance: Page Events and Application Events. Page Events are events that capture the URL and category of the web pages visited by users, as well as the time spent and the bytes transferred on each page. Application Events are events that capture the details of the actions performed by users on cloud applications, such as upload, download, share, edit, delete, etc. You can use these event tables to label a cloud application instance by applying filters based on the domain name or URL of the instance, such as drive.google.com/a/yourcompany.com or slack.com/yourteam. You can then assign a custom label to the filtered events and use it for reporting or policy enforcement. Network Events and Alerts are not event tables that would be used to label a cloud application instance, as they are more related to network traffic or policy violations, rather than cloud application activities. References: [Netskope Skope IT], Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 8: Skope IT.

 To provide a quick view under the Skope IT Applications page showing only risky shadow IT cloud applications being used, you can use two filter combinations: Sanctioned = No and CCL = Medium, Low, Poor. The Sanctioned filter allows you to select whether you want to see only sanctioned or unsanctioned apps in your organization. Sanctioned apps are those that are approved and managed by your IT department, while unsanctioned apps are those that are used without authorization or oversight by your employees. Shadow IT refers to the use of unsanctioned apps that may pose security or compliance risks for your organization. The CCL filter allows you to select the Cloud Confidence Level (CCL) ratings of the apps you want to see. The CCL rating is a measure of how enterprise-ready a cloud app is based on various criteria such as security, auditability, business continuity, etc. The CCL rating ranges from Excellent to Poor, with Excellent being the most secure and compliant and Poor being the least. Risky cloud apps are those that have a low CCL rating, such as Medium, Low, or Poor. By applying these two filters, you can narrow down the list of apps to only those that are unsanctioned and have a low CCL rating, which indicates that they are risky shadow IT cloud applications being used in your organization. References: SkopeIT ApplicationsNetskope Cloud Confidence Index

To update a File Profile with malicious file hashes in the Netskope platform, an administrator can use the following methods:

Upload a CSV file of malicious file hashes: Administrators can prepare a CSV file containing the malicious file hashes and upload it to the platform. This method allows for bulk updates of the file profile with multiple hashes at once.

Input a list of malicious file hashes: Administrators can manually input a list of malicious file hashes directly into the platform. This method is useful for adding individual hashes or making small updates to the file profile.

These methods ensure that the file profile is updated with the latest malicious file information, enabling the platform to detect and block known threats effectively.

References:

Netskope documentation on managing File Profiles and updating them with malicious file hashes.

Instructions and best practices for uploading and managing threat intelligence data within the Netskope platform.

The Cloud Confidence Index (CCI) has several use cases, including:

To identify the activities that Netskope supports for cloud applications: The CCI helps administrators understand which activities are supported and monitored by Netskope for various cloud applications. This includes knowing the types of data that can be protected and the actions that can be controlled within those applications.

To compare similar cloud applications: The CCI provides a comparative assessment of cloud applications based on their security and compliance postures. This allows organizations to make informed decisions about which applications to approve or restrict based on their confidence levels.

These use cases help organizations enhance their security posture by using the CCI to guide application usage policies and ensure compliance with internal standards.

References:

Netskope documentation on Cloud Confidence Index and its applications in policy creation and management.

Guides on using CCI to assess and compare cloud applications for better security and compliance.

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Netskope’s Private Access Solution is a service that allows users to securely access private applications without exposing them to the internet or using VPNs. It provides protection for private applications by encrypting the traffic, enforcing granular policies, and preventing data exfiltration. It also provides access to private applications by creating a secure tunnel between the user’s device and the application’s server, regardless of their location or network. It does not act as a cloud-based firewall, as it does not filter or block traffic based on ports or protocols. It does not require on-premises hardware, as it is a cloud-native solution that leverages Netskope’s global network of points of presence (POPs). References: [Netskope Private Access].