Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Advanced Security Features
Short answer
BE Enterprise Firewall and URL filtering are the two advanced security features available natively on the Cisco SD-WAN WAN Edge device.
Question
Key Takeaways
The common trap is confusing cloud-hosted security services with those native to the edge device; candidates must distinguish between local enforcement and cloud sandboxing.
This question tests knowledge of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN security capabilities on WAN Edge devices, specifically identifying the two advanced features available for vEdge routers.
Common mistake: Many candidates incorrectly select Cisco AMP and Threat Grid because it is a major security feature, but they fail to realize that Threat Grid operates as a cloud-based sandbox rather than a native vEdge component.
Expert Analysis
Why the Answer Is Correct
The correct options are B (Enterprise Firewall) and E (URL filtering). These are native security services integrated directly into the Cisco SD-WAN software image running on the WAN Edge (vEdge/Cisco IOS XE) devices. The Enterprise Firewall provides stateful inspection, while URL filtering allows for web categorization and blocking based on policy.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Cisco Umbrella DNS Security (A) is an external SaaS solution that integrates via API or DNS redirection, not a native vEdge feature. Cisco AMP and Threat Grid (D) involve cloud-based analysis; specifically, Threat Grid is a VM-based sandbox in the cloud, not a module running locally on the router. Snort IPS (C) is not a standard built-in feature of the SD-WAN control plane or data plane.
Community Comment Notes
Community consensus strongly supports B and E, with one user noting "Thread Grid on vEdge? no way" to highlight the distinction between local and cloud features. Another commenter verified the answer by referencing official documentation links for URL filtering, confirming its availability on the platform.
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Exam Strategy
Always read the specific hardware/software context carefully. When questions specify 'WAN Edge' or 'vEdge', eliminate any option that relies on cloud-only infrastructure or external third-party appliances unless explicitly described as an integration point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Cisco AMP not considered a vEdge native feature?
Is Snort IPS supported on Cisco SD-WAN edges?
Community Votes
100% of anonymous learners picked answer BE. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
Discussion 5 contributions
Compiled from public community threads and reader submissions, lightly edited for clarity. Handles and vote tallies are shown as recorded, and comments reflect the views of individual contributors.
From public community threads 5
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Networkchamp87 👍 2B: seems logical E:https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sdwan/configuration/security/ios-xe-17/security-book-xe/url-filtering.html
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mikidvd51 👍 1Thread Grid on vEdge? no way For this is utilized sandbox built on VM
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Arsenal16 👍 1as the question is for vedge so B and E are the correct answers
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Stanleymahamadi 👍 1Correct Answer BD
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Stanleymahamadi 👍 1BE correct
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