Which of the following steps is required to configure a cloud account using APIs for integration with CrowdStrike Falcon?

Question

Options

• AProvide read-only API access to the Falcon platform for monitoring and reporting.
• BGenerate an API client with appropriate permissions and use it to authenticate and register the
• CDirectly upload API credentials to the CrowdStrike Falcon Console without generating an API
• DManually deploy CrowdStrike agents on all workloads before registering the account via APIs.

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  88% (30)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

Option A: Read-only API access is insufficient for full functionality, as CrowdStrike Falcon requires the ability to monitor, enforce policies, and take corrective actions. Limited API access would restrict key security features. Option B: Generating an API client ensures that CrowdStrike Falcon can authenticate securely and perform necessary tasks, such as registering the cloud account, retrieving metadata, and monitoring resources. The API client is configured with permissions scoped to enable integration without over privileging. Option C: Directly uploading API credentials without an API client configuration bypasses the secure framework established by CrowdStrike. Proper API client generation is critical to ensuring that permissions are managed securely and efficiently. Option D: Deploying agents on workloads is not a prerequisite for account registration. Agents are workload-specific and managed after the account has been integrated using APIs. This step conflates workload setup with account configuration.

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