CSSLP · Question #376
The fundamental benefit of a sandboxed environments is about:
The correct answer is D. isolation and containment to reduce risk. The fundamental benefit of sandboxed environments is isolation and containment, which reduces the risk of malicious or faulty code affecting the host system.
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The fundamental benefit of a sandboxed environments is about:
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- Arestricting access to code repositories.
- Bauthentication and authorization.
- Cidentification of vulnerabilities in code with no false positives.
- Disolation and containment to reduce risk.
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(42 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D90% (38)
Why each option
The fundamental benefit of sandboxed environments is isolation and containment, which reduces the risk of malicious or faulty code affecting the host system.
Restricting access to code repositories is a function of version control and access control systems, not the primary benefit of a sandbox.
Authentication and authorization are about verifying identity and granting permissions, which are security concepts distinct from the primary function of a sandbox.
While sandboxes can be used in vulnerability testing, they do not guarantee the identification of all vulnerabilities or prevent false positives.
A sandbox creates a tightly controlled, isolated environment where programs can run without affecting the host system or other applications. This isolation and containment are critical for executing untrusted code or testing new software, as any malicious actions or errors are confined to the sandbox, thus significantly reducing the risk to the overall system.
Concept tested: Benefit of sandboxed environments
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-overview
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