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Submitted by skyler.x· Mar 5, 2026Software Development Security
Question
A user's credential for an application is stored in a relational database. Which control protects the confidentiality of the credential while it is stored?
Options
- AValidate passwords using a stored procedure.
- BAllow only the application to have access to the password field in order to verify user
- CUse a salted cryptographic hash of the password.
- DEncrypt the entire database and embed an encryption key in the application.
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Topics
#password hashing#salting#credential storage#data confidentiality