Question 160
An architecture approval board must resolve this concern: An application assessment scores a public healthcare API and an internal demo app equally because both lack one HTTP header. Which architecture recommendation BEST addresses the case?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Contextual risk matters more than equal treatment of every checklist failure. This choice directly fits the stated architecture requirement.
Incorrect Answers
This recommendation fits a different scenario: A security board authorizes a new application but no one owns future dependency updates. Application protection must continue after initial launch and approval. It does not solve the specified case, for which Prioritize application posture findings by reachable attack paths and regulated data impact. is appropriate.
This recommendation fits a different scenario: A corporation has hundreds of internal apps but no inventory of their hosting, owners or authentication methods. Portfolio risk cannot be assessed without knowing the applications and their attack surfaces. It does not solve the specified case, for which Prioritize application posture findings by reachable attack paths and regulated data impact. is appropriate.
This recommendation fits a different scenario: A software vendor claims SOC reports prove that every custom configuration of its application is secure. General vendor audits do not verify the purchaser's unique deployment controls. It does not solve the specified case, for which Prioritize application posture findings by reachable attack paths and regulated data impact. is appropriate.






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