Which of the following helps the security of the network design to align with industry best practices?

The correct answer is A. Reference architectures. Reference architectures are pre-built, standardized frameworks developed by industry standards bodies (such as NIST, CIS, ISO, or cloud providers like AWS/Azure/GCP) that embed proven security controls and best practices directly into network design patterns. They give architects

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AReference architectures
BLicensing agreement
CService-level agreement
DMemorandum of understanding

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A
92% (54)
B
3% (2)
C
2% (1)
D
3% (2)

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Reference architectures are pre-built, standardized frameworks developed by industry standards bodies (such as NIST, CIS, ISO, or cloud providers like AWS/Azure/GCP) that embed proven security controls and best practices directly into network design patterns. They give architects a validated blueprint to follow, ensuring alignment with industry expectations. A licensing agreement (B) governs software usage rights, a service-level agreement (C) defines uptime/performance commitments between parties, and a memorandum of understanding (D) is a non-binding agreement between organizations - none of these prescribe how a network should be securely designed.

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