Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in cybersecurity contexts?
Suggested Answer: B
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22 comments · newest first
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Daniel
9 months ago
D is more about resource management, not really a security benefit.
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Willis
9 months ago
Wait, can IaC really reduce security risks? Not so sure about that.
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Jarod
9 months ago
B makes the most sense, love IaC for this reason!
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Macy
10 months ago
I disagree, A is misleading. Security audits are still needed.
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Alisha
11 months ago
Definitely B! Automation is key for consistent security.
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Aretha
11 months ago
I definitely recall that IaC is supposed to improve security, but I’m hesitant about saying it reduces the need for audits.
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Chery
11 months ago
I feel like I might confuse this with other questions about IaC. Did we cover how it relates to auditing?
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Raylene
11 months ago
I think option B makes sense because automation can help ensure security settings are applied uniformly, right?
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Nettie
11 months ago
I remember reading that IaC helps with consistent configurations, but I'm not sure if that's the main benefit in cybersecurity.
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Stefanie
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. Reducing the need for security auditing doesn't sound like a benefit to me. And increasing manual control over settings seems counterintuitive to the whole idea of IaC. I'm leaning towards B, but I'll have to double-check my understanding.
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Aretha
12 months ago
Okay, let me see. I think the key here is that IaC allows you to define your infrastructure in code, which means you can automate the deployment and configuration. That should help ensure consistent security settings across your environment. So I'm going to go with B.
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Reena
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know IaC is supposed to help with security, but I'm not totally clear on the specific benefits. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Francine
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is B - it enables consistent security configurations through automation.
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Kimberely
1 year ago
I agree with Brunilda. With IaC, we can ensure that security settings are applied consistently across all environments.
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Brunilda
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Enables consistent security configurations through automation.
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Naomi
1 year ago
Definitely B. Manual control over security settings? Who wants that these days? Automation is the way to go for sure.
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Whitney
10 months ago
Yes! Consistent security is so important.
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Blossom
10 months ago
I totally agree, B is the best choice! Automation is key.
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Janessa
10 months ago
B all the way! It simplifies everything.
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Rasheeda
10 months ago
Manual control is outdated. We need automation!
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Lonny
1 year ago
I think option B is the best answer here. Automating security configurations is a huge benefit of IaC. It ensures consistent, reliable security across all our infrastructure.
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Rana
1 year ago
I agree, automating security configurations is key in cybersecurity.