Question 260
A security engineering lead describes the following problem: A software vendor claims SOC reports prove that every custom configuration of its application is secure. Which action is MOST appropriate for the stated need?
Explanation
Correct Answer
General vendor audits do not verify the purchaser's unique deployment controls. This choice directly fits the stated architecture requirement.
Incorrect Answers
This recommendation fits a different scenario: An application assessment scores a public healthcare API and an internal demo app equally because both lack one HTTP header. Contextual risk matters more than equal treatment of every checklist failure. It does not solve the specified case, for which Validate the application-specific configuration and customer responsibility model separately from vendor assurances. is appropriate.
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 Validate the application-specific configuration and customer responsibility model separately from vendor assurances. 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 Validate the application-specific configuration and customer responsibility model separately from vendor assurances. is appropriate.






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