CAS-005 · Question #217
A software vendor provides routine functionality and security updates to its global customer base. The vendor would like to ensure distributed updates are authorized, originate from only the…
The correct answer is D. Code signing. Code signing ensures that updates are authentic, have not been tampered with, and originate from the authorized software vendor. It uses digital signatures to verify the integrity and origin of the update, fulfilling the vendor's requirements to secure distributed updates.
Question
A software vendor provides routine functionality and security updates to its global customer base. The vendor would like to ensure distributed updates are authorized, originate from only the company, and have not been modified by others. Which of the following solutions best supports these objectives?
Options
- AEnvelope encryption
- BFile integrity monitoring
- CApplication control
- DCode signing
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A4% (2)
- B12% (6)
- C8% (4)
- D76% (38)
Explanation
Code signing ensures that updates are authentic, have not been tampered with, and originate from the authorized software vendor. It uses digital signatures to verify the integrity and origin of the update, fulfilling the vendor's requirements to secure distributed updates.
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