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What are two uses for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance? (Choose two.)
Suggested Answer: A, C
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Deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance (NPA) can serve multiple purposes within an organization's security infrastructure. Two key uses are:
To use as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications:
The Netskope Virtual Appliance can be deployed to parse logs from various sources, including firewalls, proxies, and other network devices. By analyzing these logs, the appliance can discover and identify cloud applications that are being used within the network. This provides visibility into shadow IT and helps in managing and securing cloud application usage.
To use as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access (NPA):
The virtual appliance can act as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access, enabling secure access to private applications hosted in data centers or public clouds. It facilitates the establishment of secure, direct connections between users and the applications they need to access, without exposing the applications to the public internet.
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Oretha
10 months ago
Totally agree with B! Local reverse proxy is key!
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Merissa
11 months ago
Really? A as a log parser? Sounds a bit off.
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Alberto
11 months ago
A is useful for tracking cloud apps, for sure.
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Kenda
11 months ago
I thought D was a thing too? Not sure about that.
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Albina
11 months ago
Definitely B and C! Those are solid uses.
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Layla
12 months ago
I think generating Exact Data Match hashes was mentioned in our study materials, but I’m not confident if it’s a primary use for the virtual appliance.
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Brande
12 months ago
I feel like I saw something about using it for log parsing, but I can't recall if that was specific to Netskope or another tool.
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Carmen
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about using it as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access, so that might be one of the answers.
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Dong
1 year ago
I think one of the uses is as a local reverse proxy for securing SaaS applications, but I'm not entirely sure about the other option.
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Emilio
1 year ago
I've got this, the Netskope Virtual Appliance is used for cloud app discovery and securing SaaS apps.
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Val
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the options, I'll need to re-read the question carefully.
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Sarah
1 year ago
Okay, let's see, the key is to identify the two main use cases for the Netskope Virtual Appliance.
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Shawnna
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Kris
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with Netskope Virtual Appliance, I'll have to think this through.
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Dion
1 year ago
Option C looks like the way to go here. Intercepting the SearchCriteria processing and applying the filter there seems like the cleanest solution. I'd focus on getting that plugin set up correctly.
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Jerry
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between SNMP and model-driven telemetry. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Fabiola
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Virtual network peering is the way to go here - it allows the two networks to communicate directly without the need for additional VPN or routing infrastructure, which should minimize the costs. I'll recommend that option.
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Dorothea
2 years ago
Definitely A and D. The virtual appliance is all about securing access and network control, not about discovery. That's what the cloud service is for.
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Dean
2 years ago
Haha, I bet the developers at Netskope had a field day coming up with these options. It's like a 'which one doesn't belong' question!
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Nelida
2 years ago
B) to use as a local reverse proxy to secure a SaaS application
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Annett
2 years ago
A) to use as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications
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Svetlana
2 years ago
A and D seem like the clear winners here. I've used Netskope before, and those use cases are spot on.
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Garry
2 years ago
I agree, A and D are definitely the top choices for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance.
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Ira
2 years ago
D) to use as a secure way to generate Exact Data Match hashes
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Delfina
2 years ago
A) to use as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications
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Lonna
2 years ago
I'm not sure about using the appliance as a log parser to discover in-use cloud apps. Shouldn't that be handled by the Netskope cloud service itself?
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Kris
2 years ago
D) to use as a secure way to generate Exact Data Match hashes
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Aleta
2 years ago
C) to use as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access (NPA)
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Twana
2 years ago
B) to use as a local reverse proxy to secure a SaaS application
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Rolande
2 years ago
A) to use as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications
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Carrol
2 years ago
I believe C) as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications could also be a potential use for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance.
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Ilene
2 years ago
The Netskope Virtual Appliance as a local reverse-proxy to secure a SaaS application and as a Secure Forwarder to steer traffic - that makes total sense to me.
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Kattie
2 years ago
B) to use as a local reverse proxy to secure a SaaS application
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Galen
2 years ago
A) to use as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications
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Stanford
2 years ago
C) to use as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access (NPA)
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Stephaine
2 years ago
A) to use as a local reverse proxy to secure a SaaS application
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Orville
2 years ago
I'm not sure about D), but I think B) as a local reverse-proxy to secure a SaaS application is definitely a valid use.
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Wava
2 years ago
I agree with Alisha. I also think D) as a Secure Forwarder to steer traffic is another use.
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Alisha
2 years ago
I think A) as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access (NPA) is one use.