NSK101 Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA) Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

To allow access to an application using Netskope Private Access (NPA) with Private Apps steering already enabled for all users, follow these steps:

Create a Private App:

Go to the Netskope admin console.

Navigate to the Private Access section.

Create a new Private App by specifying the necessary details such as app name, IP address, ports, and protocols. This step is essential for defining the private application that users will access through NPA.

Create a Real-time Protection "Allow" Policy:

Navigate to the Policies section in the Netskope admin console.

Create a new Real-time Protection policy.

Set the policy action to "Allow".

Define the criteria for the policy to match the traffic directed to the newly created Private App.

Apply the policy to the relevant users or groups to ensure that access to the Private App is allowed.

Ensure Other Required Settings:

Ensure that SSO (Single Sign-On) is properly configured if it is needed for user authentication.

Verify that Private App steering is enabled for all users, which might already be the case as per the scenario.

References:

Netskope API Documentation: Configuring Private Apps and Real-time Protection Policies​​​​​​​​.

By following these steps, you ensure that the private app is properly defined and that users are allowed to access it through the appropriate Real-time Protection policies. This approach leverages Netskope's capabilities to manage and secure access to private applications seamlessly.

Netskope provides both inline and API protection for cloud applications and web traffic. Inline protection refers to the real-time inspection and enforcement of policies on the traffic between users and cloud applications, using Netskope’s inline proxy mode. API protection refers to the retrospective inspection and enforcement of policies on the data that is already stored in cloud applications, using Netskope’s API connectors. Two functions that are available for both inline and API protection are threat protection and DLP. Threat protection is the capability to detect and block malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats that may compromise cloud data or users. DLP is the capability to detect and protect sensitive data, such as personal information, intellectual property, or regulated data, that may be exposed or leaked through cloud applications. References: Netskope Inline Proxy ModeNetskope API ProtectionNetskope Threat ProtectionNetskope DLP Engine

Netskope’s DLP solution is a powerful tool that can help customers protect their sensitive data from unauthorized access, exposure, or loss. One use case for Netskope’s DLP solution is to stop unintentional data movement, such as accidental uploads, downloads, or sharing of confidential files or information to or from cloud applications. Another use case for Netskope’s DLP solution is to ensure regulatory compliance, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or other industry-specific standards that require data protection and privacy measures. Netskope’s DLP solution can help customers comply with these regulations by detecting and preventing data breaches, enforcing encryption policies, applying data retention rules, and generating audit reports. Detecting malware in files before they are uploaded to a cloud application or detecting sensitive data in password protected files are not use cases for Netskope’s DLP solution, as they are more related to threat protection or file inspection capabilities. References: Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 6: Data Loss Prevention, Lesson 1: DLP Overview.

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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In this scenario, there are three probable causes for the issue of users not being able to access external websites from their browsers after attempting to steer traffic to Netskope using GRE tunnels. One cause is that the configured GRE peer in the Netskope platform is incorrect, which means that the Netskope POP that is supposed to receive the GRE traffic from the customer’s network is not matching the IP address of the customer’s router that is sending the GRE traffic. This will result in a failure to establish a GRE tunnel between the customer and Netskope. Another cause is that the corporate firewall might be blocking GRE traffic, which means that the firewall rules are not allowing the GRE protocol (IP protocol number 47) or the UDP port 4789 (for VXLAN encapsulation) to pass through. This will result in a failure to send or receive GRE packets between the customer and Netskope. A third cause is that the route map was applied to the wrong router interface, which means that the configuration that specifies which traffic should be steered to Netskope using GRE tunnels was not applied to the correct interface on the customer’s router. This will result in a failure to steer the desired traffic to Netskope. The pre-shared key for the GRE tunnel is incorrect is not a probable cause for this issue, as GRE tunnels do not use pre-shared keys for authentication or encryption. Netskope does support GRE tunnels, so this is not a cause for this issue either. References: [Netskope Secure Forwarder], Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 3: Steering Configuration, Lesson 3: Secure Forwarder.

When adjusting Cloud Confidence Index (CCI) scoring in your Netskope tenant, you can use the following two CCI attributes in a Real-time Protection policy:

App Tag:

App Tags are used to categorize and tag applications based on their functionality, risk level, or compliance requirements. By using App Tags in Real-time Protection policies, you can enforce security measures and monitor activities based on the specific tags assigned to applications.

CCL Level:

CCL (Cloud Confidence Level) is a score assigned to cloud applications based on their risk profile and compliance with security standards. By incorporating CCL Level into your Real-time Protection policies, you can ensure that actions are taken based on the risk level of the applications, such as blocking or monitoring high-risk applications.

References:

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Cloud Confidence Index

Netskope Real-time Protection Policies

When reviewing files affected by malware in the Netskope UI under Incidents -> Malware, you have the following options:

Identify the exposure of the file identified as malware: This allows you to see where the malware has spread within the organization, which users or systems are affected, and any potential data exposure resulting from the malware.

Determine the Detection Engine used to identify the malware: Netskope provides details on which detection engine (such as AV, sandboxing, or other heuristic engines) identified the malware. This helps in understanding the threat vector and the reliability of the detection.

Downloading the original malware file (option A) is generally not recommended for security reasons and may not be supported directly from the Netskope UI. Remediation of compromised devices (option C) would typically be handled through endpoint security solutions rather than directly from the Netskope UI.

References:

Netskope documentation on malware detection and incident response.

Best practices for handling malware incidents and using the Netskope UI for threat analysis.

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A tombstone file is a placeholder file that replaces the original file when it is moved to quarantine by a Netskope policy. The tombstone file contains information about the original file, such as its name, size, type, owner, and the reason why it was quarantined. The tombstone file also provides a link to the Netskope UI where the administrator or the file owner can view more details about the incident and take appropriate actions, such as restoring or deleting the file. The purpose of using a tombstone file is to preserve the metadata and location of the original file, as well as to notify the users about the quarantine action and how to access the file if needed. References: Threat Protection - Netskope Knowledge PortalNetskope threat protection - Netskope

A Netskope Virtual Appliance is a software-based appliance that can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud to provide various functions and features for the Netskope Security Cloud platform. One use for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance is as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access (NPA), which is a service that allows users to securely access private applications without exposing them to the internet or using VPNs. Another use for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance is as a Secure Forwarder to steer traffic from on-premises devices or networks to the Netskope platform for inspection and policy enforcement. Using a Netskope Virtual Appliance as a local reverse-proxy to secure a SaaS application or as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications are not valid uses, as these functions are performed by other components of the Netskope Security Cloud platform, such as the Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) or the Cloud XD engine. References: Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 2: Architecture Overview; [Netskope Private Access]; [Netskope Secure Forwarder].

To create a policy to quarantine files based on sensitive content in Netskope, you need to include the DLP Profile variable. Here's a detailed explanation of the steps involved:

Access Netskope Admin Console: First, log in to your Netskope admin console.

Navigate to Policies: Go to the Policies section where you can create and manage different types of policies.

Create a New Policy: Click on the option to create a new policy. Select the type of policy you want to create. In this case, it will be a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy.

Define Policy Criteria: Define the criteria for your policy. This includes specifying the conditions under which files should be quarantined. You will need to include sensitive content detection as part of the criteria.

Include DLP Profile: The most crucial step is to include a DLP Profile in your policy. The DLP Profile will define the sensitive content that the policy will monitor for. Netskope provides various predefined DLP profiles that you can use, or you can create custom DLP profiles based on your organization's needs.

Set Action to Quarantine: Specify the action to be taken when the policy criteria are met. In this case, you want to quarantine the files. Select the "Quarantine" action from the available options.

Save and Apply Policy: Once you have configured the policy with the DLP profile and action, save the policy and apply it to the relevant users, groups, or organizational units.

References:

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Using DLP Profiles and Policies​​​​​​.

The Cloud Confidence Index (CCI) page in Netskope provides various metrics and information about an application. Among these, the two relevant pieces of information displayed are:

Top users by sessions: This metric provides insights into which users are most active within the application, giving a view of user engagement and activity levels.

GDPR readiness: This metric indicates how well the application complies with GDPR regulations, providing a readiness score or status based on the app's handling of personal data.

These metrics help administrators and security professionals to evaluate the usage and compliance status of cloud applications.

References:

Using the REST API v2 UCI Impact Endpoints​​.

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Dataexport Iterator Endpoints​​.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) document classifiers are designed to identify and control the flow of sensitive information based on predefined patterns and criteria. In this scenario, where the customer has cloud storage repositories containing sensitive files such as bank statements, consulting agreements, and disclosure agreements, DLP document classifiers can help:

Identify sensitive documents: By scanning and classifying documents based on their content, DLP document classifiers ensure that sensitive files are recognized and handled appropriately.

Control data flow: Policies can be applied to prevent unauthorized access, sharing, or movement of sensitive files, thereby protecting the data from leakage or exposure.

References:

Netskope DLP documentation, detailing how document classifiers work and how they can be configured to protect sensitive information.

Best practices for implementing DLP solutions to safeguard sensitive data in cloud storage environments.

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A SAML reverse proxy is a service that acts as an intermediary between a SAML service provider (SP) and one or more SAML identity providers (IdPs). It can perform various functions, such as authentication, authorization, load balancing, caching, etc. One scenario where you would use a SAML reverse proxy is when there are multiple SAML IdPs in use and the SAML reverse proxy can help federate them all together. For example, suppose you have an internal application that needs to authenticate users from different domains or organizations, each with their own SAML IdP. Instead of configuring the application to trust each IdP separately, you can use a SAML reverse proxy to act as a single SP for the application and a single IdP for the users. The SAML reverse proxy can then redirect the users to their respective IdPs for authentication and relay the SAML assertions back to the application. This way, you can simplify the integration and management of multiple SAML IdPs and provide a seamless user experience. References: SAML Reverse ProxyWhat is application proxy & SAML SSO?

To take into account some recent adjustments to CCI scoring that were made in your Netskope tenant, you can use the App Tag and App Score aspects in the UI to create a real-time protection policy. The App Tag is a label that indicates the level of enterprise readiness of a cloud app based on its CCI score. The App Score is a numerical value that represents the CCI score of a cloud app based on various criteria such as security, auditability, and business continuity. You can use these aspects to filter cloud apps by their CCI ratings and apply policies accordingly. For example, you can create a policy that blocks access to cloud apps with an App Tag of Poor or an App Score below 50. References: Netskope Cloud Confidence IndexCreating Real-Time Policies for Cloud Applications

An administrator would use the Digital Experience Management (DEM) component to see an overview of private application usage and performance. DEM provides comprehensive insights into the performance and user experience of private applications, including metrics on latency, bandwidth, and application health.

Digital Experience Management (DEM): This component focuses on monitoring and optimizing the user experience for private and public applications by collecting detailed performance data and providing actionable insights.

The other options do not provide the same level of detailed performance and usage overview for private applications:

Publishers page: Typically used for managing and configuring Netskope Publishers.

Incident Management: Focuses on tracking and resolving security incidents.

Cloud Exchange: Deals with integrations and data sharing between Netskope and other security solutions.

References:

Netskope documentation on Digital Experience Management and its capabilities.

Best practices for using DEM to monitor application performance and enhance user experience.

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Steering Configuration page under Settings (A):The Steering Configuration page under Settings is used to configure and manage the steering policies, including IPsec and GRE tunnels. This section provides the necessary tools to configure the network traffic routing and ensures that the configurations are set according to the organization's requirements.

IPsec Site and GRE Site pages under Settings (D):These specific pages under the Settings section allow administrators to monitor and manage the status of IPsec and GRE tunnels. They provide detailed information about the tunnel configurations, status, and other metrics that are essential for maintaining the health and performance of the network connections.

These details are confirmed based on the features and configurations available within the Netskope Admin UI settings, as documented in the Netskope Knowledge Portal.

 If you are deploying TLS support for real-time Web and SaaS transactions, then you need to use secure implementation methods that ensure the highest level of encryption and security for your traffic. Two secure implementation methods in this scenario are: support TLS 1.2 only when 1.3 is not supported by the server and require TLS 1.3 for every server that accepts it. TLS stands for Transport Layer Security, which is a protocol that provides secure communication over the internet by encrypting and authenticating data exchanged between two parties. TLS 1.3 is the latest version of TLS, which offers several improvements over TLS 1.2, such as faster handshake, stronger encryption algorithms, better forward secrecy, and reduced attack surface. Therefore, it is recommended to use TLS 1.3 whenever possible for real-time Web and SaaS transactions, as it provides better security and performance than TLS 1.2. However, some servers may not support TLS 1.3 yet, so in those cases, it is acceptable to use TLS 1.2 as a fallback option, as it is still considered secure and widely adopted. Bypassing TLS 1.3 because it is not widely adopted or downgrading to TLS 1.2 whenever possible are not secure implementation methods in this scenario, as they would compromise the security and performance of your traffic by using an older or weaker version of TLS than necessary. References: [TLS], [TLS 1.3].

 Adaptive Zero Trust Data Protection Overview:

Netskope's Adaptive Zero Trust Data Protection ensures that data is protected based on continuous risk assessments and adaptive policies that respond to changing contexts and threats.

 Contextual Risk Awareness:

This capability involves understanding the context around data access and usage to assess risk dynamically.

Netskope leverages various signals such as user behavior, device security posture, location, and other factors to gauge risk levels.

By continuously evaluating these factors, Netskope can enforce appropriate security measures in real-time.

 Continuous Adaptive Policies:

Policies in the Netskope platform adapt continuously based on the assessed risk and changing contexts.

These policies are not static; they evolve based on ongoing risk assessments and threat intelligence.

Adaptive policies ensure that security measures are always aligned with the current threat landscape and organizational requirements.

 References:

For detailed capabilities and how they are implemented, refer to the Netskope documentation on Adaptive Zero Trust Data Protection​​​​.

From the Netskope Console in the device detail view, select Collect Log:

Step 1: Access the Netskope Admin Console.

Step 2: Navigate to the specific device detail view.

Step 3: Locate and select the "Collect Log" option.