CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Dumps in PDF

Explanation:

Option D is correct because Illumination tools are used for comprehensive, ongoing analysis of external environments, aligning with a third-party full-spectrum supply chain assessment to reveal exposure across the ecosystem.
A) Incorrect — Vulnerability scanner is automated for known weaknesses but does not provide full-spectrum, third-party supply chain analysis or external risk visibility.
B) Incorrect — Penetration test simulates exploits but is typically scoped to target systems, not the broader supply chain panorama or third-party risk landscape.
C) Incorrect — SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) is a framework for standardizing vulnerability data exchange, not the orchestration of a full-spectrum third-party supply chain analysis.

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Option A is correct because an agentless solution monitors endpoints without requiring software installation, often via network protocols, log scraping, or API access. Incorrect — B: “Client-based soon” is not a valid term in security, and there is no client installed. Incorrect — C: Open port refers to network access, not the absence of endpoint agents. Incorrect — D: File-based solution implies data resides in or relies on files, not the absence of agents on endpoints.

Reference:

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Explanation:

Option B is correct because static analysis reviews source code without executing it to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Incorrect — A) Dynamic analysis tests running applications to observe behavior, not static code issues. Incorrect — C) Gap analysis compares current controls to a benchmark to identify missing controls, not code review. Incorrect — D) Impact assessment evaluates the potential consequences of a threat, not the code’s configuration.

Explanation:

Option B is correct because a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) legally restricts parties from discussing certain information with external entities, protecting confidential data.
A) Incorrect — BPA stands for Business Process Agreement, not commonly used to restrict external discussions; it governs processes rather than confidentiality.
C) Incorrect — SLA (Service Level Agreement) defines performance metrics and service expectations, not confidentiality restrictions.
D) Incorrect — MSA (Master Service Agreement) outlines overarching terms for vendor relationships but does not specifically limit external discussions like an NDA.

Explanation:

Option D is correct because due diligence involves evaluating a third-party service provider’s controls and assurances (e.g., SOC 2 reports) before adoption to assess risk and suitability for the organization.
A) Internal audit — incorrect because internal audits are performed by the organization itself to evaluate its own controls, not typically to assess a vendor’s external attestations.
B) Penetration testing — incorrect because pen testing assesses the security of systems under test, not the vendor’s control environment documentation.
C) Attestation — incorrect as a term; while SOC 2 is an attestation report, the process described aligns with due diligence activities of evaluating a vendor, not the act of producing attestations.

Explanation:

Option B is correct because masking conceals sensitive data such as credit card numbers in logs while preserving format for readability, meeting PCI DSS logging needs without exposing actual PAN. A) Tokenization replaces data with a surrogate value, not typically used for log concealment in-place and requires a token vault. C) Hashing is one-way and unsuitable for reversible concealment in logs. D) Obfuscation is vague and not a defined data-protection technique; masking is the standard method for in-place concealment in log files.

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Explanation:

Option C is correct because a WAF (Web Application Firewall) protects a web-facing service by filtering, monitoring, and blocking malicious HTTP/HTTPS traffic at the application layer, specifically addressing web app vulnerabilities.
A) Incorrect — Layer 4 firewall operates at the transport layer (TCP/UDP) and cannot adequately protect against web application-layer attacks.
B) Incorrect — NGFW (next-generation firewall) adds features like intrusion prevention and TLS inspection but is not specialized for web app attacks; WAF is more targeted.
D) Incorrect — UTM consolidates multiple security services, but for protecting a specific web portal, a dedicated WAF provides finer application-layer protection.