CompTIA Security+ Changed SY0-701 Questions

Code signing uses digital signatures to verify software authenticity and integrity, ensuring the code has not been tampered with since it was signed by the developer. It helps detect if malware was introduced after delivery.

Static code analysis (B) inspects code for vulnerabilities during development but does not verify delivered binaries. Input validation (C) protects applications at runtime. Secure storage (A) protects stored data, unrelated to software delivery.

Code signing is an essential security control in Software Development Life Cycle and Supply Chain Security【6:Chapter 7†CompTIA Security+ Study Guide】.

Social engineering is the practice of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information, often by impersonating someone else or creating a sense of urgency or trust. The suspicious caller in this scenario was trying to use social engineering to trick the user into giving away credit card information by pretending to be the CFO and asking for a payment. The user recognized this as a potential scam and reported it to the IT help desk. The other topics are not relevant to this situation. References: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, page 19 1

Infrastructure as code (IaC) is a method of using code and automation to manage and provision cloud resources, such as servers, networks, storage, and applications. IaC allows for easy deployment, scalability, consistency, and repeatability of cloud environments. IaC is also a key component of DevSecOps, which integrates security into the development and operations processes. References: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, Chapter 6: Cloud and Virtualization Concepts, page 294.

Effective security governance requires clear assignment of roles and responsibilities, such as owners, controllers, and custodians, to ensure accountability for security-related tasks and data management within the organization. This establishes clear lines of responsibility and authority, which is fundamental to governance frameworks.