CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 546

A software company decides to study and implement some new security features in the software it develops in C++ language. Developers are trying to find a way to avoid a malicious process that can access another process's execution area. Which of the following techniques can the developers do?

Answer options

• A. Enable NX.
• B. Move to Java.
• C. Execute SAST.
• D. Implement memory encryption.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Enabling NX (No eXecute) is a technique that helps prevent execution of code in certain areas of memory, thus protecting against malicious processes. Moving to Java does not directly address security concerns related to C++ processes. Executing SAST (Static Application Security Testing) is a method for identifying vulnerabilities but does not prevent access to execution areas. Implementing memory encryption can enhance security but does not specifically prevent one process from accessing another's execution space.