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CV0-003 · Question #532
CV0-003 Question #532: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: WAF. A web application firewall (WAF) is a security appliance that is used to filter and block malicious traffic from reaching a web application. WAFs can be configured to block specific attack vectors, such as SQL injection.
Security
Question
An SQL injection vulnerability was reported on a web application, and the cloud platform team needs to mitigate the vulnerability while it is corrected by the development team. Which of the following controls will BEST mitigate the risk of exploitation?
Options
- ADLP
- BHIDS
- CNAC
- DWAF
Explanation
A web application firewall (WAF) is a security appliance that is used to filter and block malicious traffic from reaching a web application. WAFs can be configured to block specific attack vectors, such as SQL injection.
Topics
#SQL injection#WAF#web application security#vulnerability mitigation
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