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PT0-002 · Question #79

Which of the following BEST describe the OWASP Top 10? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. The most critical risks of web applications C. The risks defined in order of importance. The OWASP Top 10 is a widely recognized list that identifies the most critical security risks for web applications, often ordered by their prevalence, detectability, and impact.

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Which of the following BEST describe the OWASP Top 10? (Choose two.)

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Options

  • AThe most critical risks of web applications
  • BA list of all the risks of web applications
  • CThe risks defined in order of importance
  • DA web-application security standard
  • EA risk-governance and compliance framework
  • FA checklist of Apache vulnerabilities

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • A
    89% (17)
  • D
    5% (1)
  • F
    5% (1)

Why each option

The OWASP Top 10 is a widely recognized list that identifies the most critical security risks for web applications, often ordered by their prevalence, detectability, and impact.

AThe most critical risks of web applicationsCorrect

The OWASP Top 10 specifically identifies the most critical security risks and vulnerabilities commonly found in web applications, serving as a foundational awareness document for developers and security professionals. It highlights the biggest threats organizations face concerning web application security.

BA list of all the risks of web applications

The OWASP Top 10 is a subset of the most critical risks, not an exhaustive list of all possible web application risks.

CThe risks defined in order of importanceCorrect

The risks in the OWASP Top 10 are indeed defined and presented in order of importance, based on a comprehensive analysis of real-world data regarding their prevalence, detectability, and potential impact. This ordering helps organizations prioritize their security efforts.

DA web-application security standard

While highly influential, the OWASP Top 10 is a list of risks and an awareness document, not a formal security standard that applications must directly comply with.

EA risk-governance and compliance framework

The OWASP Top 10 is focused on application risks, not a broad risk-governance and compliance framework for an entire organization.

FA checklist of Apache vulnerabilities

The OWASP Top 10 is not specific to Apache vulnerabilities but covers general web application vulnerabilities regardless of the underlying web server software.

Concept tested: OWASP Top 10 purpose and scope

Source: https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10/

Topics

#OWASP Top 10#Web application security#Risk assessment#Vulnerabilities

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