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As a developer, you have a 10-MB data set that is required in a specific workflow. Which steps should you perform so the dataset is stored encrypted and can be decrypted during the workflow? (Choose t

The correct answer is A. Encrypt the dataset. C. Store the dataset in a GitHub encrypted secret. D. Store the encryption keys in a GitHub encrypted secret.. First, the dataset should be encrypted before being stored. This ensures that the data is protected when stored in a repository. The encrypted dataset can be stored in a GitHub secret, ensuring it is securely kept and not exposed publicly. The encryption key needed to decrypt the

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Question

As a developer, you have a 10-MB data set that is required in a specific workflow. Which steps should you perform so the dataset is stored encrypted and can be decrypted during the workflow? (Choose three.)

Options

  • AEncrypt the dataset.
  • BLeverage the actions/download-secret action in the workflow.
  • CStore the dataset in a GitHub encrypted secret.
  • DStore the encryption keys in a GitHub encrypted secret.
  • ECompress the dataset
  • FCommit the encrypted dataset to the same repository as the workflow
  • GCreate a GitHub encrypted secret with the Large object option selected and upload the dataset.

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    68% (19)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • E
    14% (4)
  • F
    4% (1)
  • G
    11% (3)

Explanation

First, the dataset should be encrypted before being stored. This ensures that the data is protected when stored in a repository. The encrypted dataset can be stored in a GitHub secret, ensuring it is securely kept and not exposed publicly. The encryption key needed to decrypt the dataset should also be stored in a GitHub secret to maintain security during the workflow, allowing access only when needed.

Topics

#secrets management#large secrets#encryption#dataset handling

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