Netskope Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator (NCCSA) NSK101 Exam Dumps: Updated Questions & Answers (October 2025)

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

The Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) is a framework that measures and compares the security activities of different organizations. It helps organizations to assess their current security practices and identify areas for improvement. ISO 27001 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an information security management system. It helps organizations to manage their information security risks and demonstrate their compliance with best practices. Data Science Council of America (DASCA) is not a security framework, but a credentialing body for data science professionals. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a security framework, but it is not commonly used to assess and validate a vendor’s security practices, as it is more focused on improving the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure sectors in the United States. References: [BSIMM], [ISO 27001], [DASCA], [NIST CSF].

To obtain and export a list of all hosts including domains and IP addresses that a user accessed through Netskope Private Access for the past seven days, you can follow these steps:

Access the Netskope Web UI: Log in to your Netskope admin console.

Navigate to SkopeIT:

Go to the SkopeIT section in the Netskope admin console.

Private Apps page in SkopeIT:

In the SkopeIT section, navigate to the "Private Apps" page.

Here, you can find detailed information about the private applications accessed by users, including the domains and IP addresses.

Use the filter options to specify the user and the time range (past seven days).

Export the data as needed for your investigation.

Network Events page in SkopeIT:

In the SkopeIT section, navigate to the "Network Events" page.

This page provides a comprehensive list of network events, including details about the hosts accessed through Netskope Private Access.

Again, use the filter options to specify the user and the time range.

Export the data for reporting purposes.

These two locations within the SkopeIT section of the Netskope Web UI will provide you with the necessary data to meet your security team's requirements.

References:

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Using SkopeIT for Network and Private Apps Analysis​​​​​​​​.

When comparing data in motion with data at rest, the following statements are correct:

Data in motion requires the Netskope client: To inspect and enforce policies on data as it is being transmitted across the network (data in motion), the Netskope client is required. The client steers the traffic through the Netskope cloud where it is analyzed and policies are applied in real-time.

Data at rest requires API integration: To scan and enforce policies on data stored in cloud applications (data at rest), API integration is required. This allows Netskope to directly interact with cloud services and perform actions such as scanning for malware, applying DLP policies, and ensuring compliance.

References:

Netskope documentation on data protection strategies, including data in motion and data at rest.

Best practices for implementing API integrations for data at rest and using the Netskope client for data in motion.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based architecture that combines various cloud security and infrastructure enablement technologies into a unified platform that delivers security and networking services from the edge of the network. Two of these technologies are Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). ZTNA is a technology that provides secure access to private applications without exposing them to the internet or using VPNs. It uses identity-based policies and encryption to grant granular access to authorized users and devices, regardless of their location or network. CASB is a technology that provides visibility and control over cloud applications (SaaS) used by users and devices. It uses API connections or inline proxies to inspect and enforce policies on data and activities in cloud applications, such as data loss prevention, threat protection, or compliance. Distributed Denial of Service Protection (DDoS) and Unified Threat Management (UTM) are not technologies that SASE combines into its unified platform, although they may be related or integrated with some of its components. References: [SASE], [ZTNA], [CASB].

Creating a policy group as a logical collection of Real-time Protection policies provides several benefits:

To split up policies by region or business unit: This allows for more granular control and management of policies based on organizational structure. Each region or business unit can have its own set of policies tailored to its specific needs and compliance requirements.

To simplify workflow, allowing exact access to a specific set of policies: Policy groups help streamline the management process by grouping related policies together. This simplifies the workflow for administrators by providing them with access to only the relevant policies they need to manage, reducing complexity and potential for errors.

References:

Netskope documentation on creating and managing policy groups.

Best practices for organizing policies to enhance manageability and operational efficiency.

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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 secure all web traffic as part of the initial configuration in the Netskope platform, you need to:

Add the all Web traffic option to the steering configuration: This ensures that all web traffic is routed through Netskope for inspection and policy enforcement. By steering all web traffic, you enable Netskope to apply security measures, such as SSL decryption, threat protection, and DLP, to all HTTP and HTTPS traffic.

Netskope does not automatically steer all web traffic by default; it requires configuration in the steering policies. Selecting all web traffic in the SSL decryption section only pertains to decrypting traffic, not the actual steering of the traffic.

References:

Netskope documentation on configuring steering settings and policies.

Guidelines for setting up web traffic steering and SSL decryption in the Netskope platform.

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 Identify Non-standard HTTPS Ports:

Determine the specific non-standard HTTPS ports used by the business application.

 Create a Steering Exception:

Navigate to the Netskope admin console.

Go to the steering configuration section and create a new steering exception.

Specify the domain of the business application and include the non-standard HTTPS ports.

This exception will ensure that traffic to this application is steered correctly for inspection and control.

 Configure Non-standard Ports in the Steering Configuration:

Go to the steering configuration settings.

Add the identified non-standard HTTPS ports to ensure that all traffic using these ports is captured and inspected.

This ensures comprehensive visibility and control over the user activities on the application.

 References:

For more details on steering configurations and managing exceptions, refer to the Netskope documentation on steering traffic and configuring non-standard ports​​​​.

To deploy Netskope’s zero trust network access (ZTNA) solution, NPA, you need to enable Steer all Private Apps in your existing steering configuration(s) from the admin console. This will allow you to create private app profiles and assign them to your applications. NPA will then provide secure and granular access to your applications without exposing them to the internet or requiring VPNs. References: [Netskope Private Access (NPA) Deployment Guide]