An organization found gaps in its software development environment and is implementing compensating controls to better protect its systems from external threats. Which of the following would be most…

The correct answer is A. Platform hardening F. Application allow list. Platform hardening locks down development hosts, removing unnecessary services and closing unused ports, so attackers have fewer vulnerabilities to exploit. An application allow list ensures only approved, vetted software can run in the environment, preventing malicious or…

Submitted by amina.ke· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

An organization found gaps in its software development environment and is implementing compensating controls to better protect its systems from external threats. Which of the following would be most effective? (Choose two.)

Options

APlatform hardening
BExpanded logging
CNetwork segmentation
DAccess control
EData encryption
FApplication allow list

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
66% (21)
B
19% (6)
D
6% (2)
E
9% (3)

Explanation

Platform hardening locks down development hosts, removing unnecessary services and closing unused ports, so attackers have fewer vulnerabilities to exploit. An application allow list ensures only approved, vetted software can run in the environment, preventing malicious or untested code

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