Which deployment scenario benefits most from deploying Cisco Umbrella SIG?
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Correct answer: When resource‑intensive security functions are offloaded from entry‑level WAN Edge devices.
Why this is the answer
Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) is a cloud-native security service that offloads resource-intensive security functions like DNS-layer security, web filtering, and cloud access security broker (CASB) from on-premises devices. This is particularly beneficial for entry-level WAN Edge devices, which often have limited processing power and memory. By offloading these functions to the cloud, the WAN Edge devices can focus on their primary routing tasks, improving performance and reducing the need for costly hardware upgrades. While Umbrella can integrate with IOS XE SD-WAN devices, its primary benefit isn't solely tied to their network-wide deployment. Identity verification is handled by other SD-WAN components, and while Umbrella secures Internet breakouts, its core value is in offloading security, not just providing a centralized breakout.
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