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Cisco 200-901 Exam - Topic 6 Question 58 Discussion

A developer attempts to refactor and improve the application code. It is noticed that the code contains several pieces of key information that could be a security threat if this code is accessible by those who are notauthorized to this data. Which approach addresses the security concerns noticed by the developer?
B) Utilize environment variables for username and password details.
A) Host the application code on a machine located in a secure data center.
C) Rely on the security teams' goodwill to not give access to those who do not need it.
D) Move the hardware that the application is deployed on to a secure location.

Cisco 200-901 Exam - Topic 6 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 200-901 exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 6
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A developer attempts to refactor and improve the application code. It is noticed that the code contains several pieces of key information that could be a security threat if this code is accessible by those who are not

authorized to this dat

a. Which approach addresses the security concerns noticed by the developer?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Meghan
10 months ago
Wait, can environment variables really keep everything safe?
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Antonio
10 months ago
I thought D was a solid option until I read the others.
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Alease
10 months ago
C? Seriously? That’s just asking for trouble.
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Lilli
11 months ago
A sounds good, but it’s not enough on its own.
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Roxanne
11 months ago
B is definitely the best choice for security!
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Aja
11 months ago
I feel like relying on the security team’s goodwill is definitely not a viable option. That seems risky to me!
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Dewitt
11 months ago
Hosting the application in a secure data center sounds good, but it doesn't really address the issue of hardcoded credentials, right?
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Hyun
11 months ago
I remember a similar question where we discussed securing credentials, and environment variables seemed to be the right choice then too.
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Owen
11 months ago
I think using environment variables for sensitive information is a common practice, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best option here.
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Rhea
11 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the different types of feasibility assessments. I'm pretty confident that return on investment would be considered under financial feasibility.
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Kelvin
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure. I thought it had to do with changing file headers or formats to evade detection.
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Marisha
11 months ago
The scenario mentions that the app is using machine learning to make treatment recommendations. I wonder if there are any privacy risks associated with that process that we should consider as well.
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Janella
11 months ago
I'm leaning towards option D - it sounds like a systematic approach where the prescriber needs to sign off on any substitution. Better to be safe with medication changes.
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Elke
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the terminology in this question. What exactly is a "zomble" and how does that relate to the runbatch process? I'll need to do some research to understand this better.
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