Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) — Question 83

Which type of API is being used when a security application notifies a controller within a software-defined network architecture about a specific security threat?

Answer options

• A. southbound API
• B. westbound API
• C. eastbound API
• D. northbound API

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, northbound API, which is used for communication between the control layer and application layer, allowing applications to receive notifications such as security threats. The other options (southbound, westbound, and eastbound APIs) serve different purposes in network communication and do not relate to this specific notification function.