CAS-005 · Question #201
authentication, and now the browser is prompting for credentials. Which of the following actions would best prevent the issue from reoccurring and reduce the likelihood of credential exposure?
The correct answer is C. Modifying web server configuration and utilizing X509 certificates for authentication. The change from no authentication to requiring credentials suggests a shift in security posture for the web service. Using X.509 certificates for authentication provides a secure, certificate-based authentication method that can eliminate reliance on passwords and reduce the…
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authentication, and now the browser is prompting for credentials. Which of the following actions would best prevent the issue from reoccurring and reduce the likelihood of credential exposure?
Options
- AImplementing 802.1x EAP-TTLS on access points to reduce the risk of evil twins
- BTransitioning internal services to use DNS security
- CModifying web server configuration and utilizing X509 certificates for authentication
- DInstalling new rules for the IDS to detect impersonation attacks
How the community answered
(22 responses)- A14% (3)
- B5% (1)
- C77% (17)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
The change from no authentication to requiring credentials suggests a shift in security posture for the web service. Using X.509 certificates for authentication provides a secure, certificate-based authentication method that can eliminate reliance on passwords and reduce the risk of credential exposure. This approach ensures encrypted and authenticated connections, preventing unauthorized access in the future.
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