A Product Manager Is Working with an Analyst to Design

question 18

Multiple Choice

A product manager is working with an analyst to design a new application that will perform as a data analytics platform and will be accessible via a web browser. The product manager suggests using a PaaS provider to host the application. Which of the following is a security concern when using a PaaS solution?

• A) The use of infrastructure-as-code capabilities leads to an increased attack surface.
• B) Patching the underlying application server becomes the responsibility of the client.
• C) The application is unable to use encryption at the database level.
• D) Insecure application programming interfaces can lead to data compromise.

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Definitions:

Develop

To grow, evolve, or expand in capabilities, skills, or ideas through a process of education, practice, or effort.

Preventive Strategies

Approaches designed to stop problems or issues from occurring, aiming to limit or eliminate negative outcomes through proactive measures.

Problem Solving

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Active Involvement

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