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Cisco 650-153 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist |
| Exam Number: | 650-153 |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Advanced Content Security Specialization Cisco Content Security Solutions Specialist |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65-70 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Simulation |
| Recommended Training: | Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (PASESA / SESA) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended prior knowledge of networking and security concepts; Cisco Content Security Solutions Specialist certification is preferred for channel partners |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco 650-153 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Quarantine, Reporting and Troubleshooting | 20% | - Logging, monitoring and reporting - Common issues and troubleshooting methodology - System and end-user quarantine management |
| Topic 2: Authentication, Encryption and Access Control | 20% | - Data loss prevention (DLP) policies - Email encryption and secure delivery - LDAP integration and user authentication |
| Topic 3: Email Security Appliance Overview and Architecture | 20% | - Initial setup and system administration - Platform components and deployment models |
| Topic 4: Integration and Advanced Features | 10% | - System updates and backup/restore - Integration with external services |
| Topic 5: Security Features and Policy Implementation | 30% | - Anti-spam and anti-virus protection - Message filters and content filters - Outbreak filters and advanced malware protection |
Cisco 650-153 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist is an official Cisco exam, listed under exam code 650-153. A passing result earns you the Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Cisco Content Security Solutions Specialist, Cisco Advanced Content Security Specialization, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 65-70 questions inside 120 minutes on the Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist requires 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is $300 USD. Retakes charge the full $300 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Recommended prior knowledge of networking and security concepts; Cisco Content Security Solutions Specialist certification is preferred for channel partners
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers.
Cisco recommends the following training for Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist candidates.
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The Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Email Security Appliance Overview and Architecture (20%), Authentication, Encryption and Access Control (20%), and Security Features and Policy Implementation (30%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Cisco ESFE Cisco Email Security Field Engineer Specialist Sample Questions:
Which following is a possible network configuration of the ESA?
- A. One IP address accessible from any of 2 interfaces.
- B. Two IP addresses in the same subnet configured on the same interface.
- C. Two IP addresses in the same subnet configured on separate interfaces.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Instructions:
Click the button labeled Select, it will change color to light green. Next, click on the area of the picture which corresponds to the selected answer, the button will change back to white and a small check-mark will appear next to the answer indicating that you have selected. You wish to change your selection for one of the areas, click the button labeled Deselect, this will remove the area that you previously selected.
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
Step6, Step4, Step1, Step2, Step 3, Step5, Step 7 Page 416 http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/esa/esa7.1/config_guide/ESA_7.1.1_Configuration_Gui de.pdf
When configuring CRES, where do you enable read receipts?
- A. In the mail policy
- B. In the encryption profile
- C. In the content filter action menu
- D. In the content filter condition menu
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
CORRECT TEXT
A newly installed C-160 needs to have its access to downloads.ironport.com verified. Perform a port level test from the CLI of the C-160 by using the command string in lowercase with the appropriate port number.
Correct Answer:
telnet downloads.ironport.com 443
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Correct Answer:

Explanation:
Step 1 - Select Mail Policies -- Outgoing Content filters -- Add filterStep 2 - Name the filter and select the conditions.....Step 3 - Recognize the content that needs to be matched...Step 4 - Submit in the Content Filter menuStep 5 - Select mail policies -- Outgoing Mail policies...Step 6 - Commit the changes Step 7 - Click System Administration -- Trace and run the trace tool
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