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Cisco 650-153 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist (ESFE) |
| Exam Number: | 650-153 |
| Exam Format: | Single answer, Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Security Specialist Certifications Cisco Email Security Engineer |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 55–65 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 80–150 (varies by region and partner pricing) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Cisco does not publish official passing score (commonly estimated ~70%+) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Email Security Training Resources Cisco Secure Email (ESA) Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Learning Network Cisco Certification Exams |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites, but recommended knowledge of networking fundamentals and email protocols (SMTP, DNS). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html |
Cisco 650-153 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) | - Deployment modes and mail routing - ESA architecture and components |
| Topic 2: Email Security Fundamentals | - SMTP protocol basics and mail flow - Email threat landscape |
| Topic 3: Policy and Content Security | - Mail policies and message filters - Data loss prevention (DLP) concepts |
| Topic 4: Authentication and Encryption | - DKIM, SPF, and DMARC implementation concepts - TLS and email encryption methods |
| Topic 5: System Management and Troubleshooting | - Logging and reporting - Common ESA troubleshooting scenarios |
| Topic 6: Anti-Spam and Anti-Malware Protection | - Virus and malware detection engines - Spam filtering techniques |
650-153 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist
The 650-153 exam, officially known as Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist, is the Cisco test that leads to the Cisco Specialist (Email Security Field Engineer Specialist) certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Cisco Email Security Engineer, Cisco Security Specialist Certifications.
The 650-153 exam contains Approximately 55–65 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 650-153 exam is Cisco does not publish official passing score (commonly estimated ~70%+), and the official registration fee is USD 80–150 (varies by region and partner pricing). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No formal prerequisites, but recommended knowledge of networking fundamentals and email protocols (SMTP, DNS).
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html.
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The official Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)
- Email Security Fundamentals
- Policy and Content Security
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist Sample Questions:
How does a customer report emails that are falsely classified as spam and quarantined by the C-Series appliance? (Choose two.)
- A. Send the spam as an attachment in RFC 822 format to [email protected]
- B. Use the Submission plugin to submit this email back to IronPort.
- C. Open a case for this problem and attach the spam to an RFC 822 format..
- D. Send the spam as an attachment in RFC 822 format to [email protected]
What is the best solution to prevent directory harvest attacks?
- A. Create an access list as a content dictionary and match this resource, with a message filter, against incoming emails.
- B. Enable LDAP Accept.
- C. Create an access list as a content dictionary and match this resource, with a content filter, against incoming emails.
- D. Specify all of the legitimate mailbox addresses in the RAT.
One of the items on the Pre-Install Worksheet is "Base DN". Which of the following sections in the work sheet contains this item?
- A. Firewall Rules
- B. Network Settings
- C. Authentication
- D. Mail Information
Refer to the exhibit.
Based on the Add Condition menu which of listed file attachments will be matched? (Choose two.)
- A. A.pdf attachment that has had its file extension changed to .exe.
- B. A.exe attachment.
- C. pdf attachment
- D. A.msi attachment that has had its file extension changed to .pdf
What is the default action for DLP with severity of critical?
- A. Bounce
- B. Deliver
- C. Drop
- D. Quarantine
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