CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 561

A DevOps team has deployed databases, event-driven services, and an API gateway as PaaS solution that will support a new billing system.
Which of the following security responsibilities will the DevOps team need to perform?

Answer options

• A. Securely configure the authentication mechanisms.
• B. Patch the infrastructure at the operating system.
• C. Execute port scanning against the services.
• D. Upgrade the service as part of life-cycle management.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because securing authentication mechanisms is crucial for protecting sensitive data in a billing system. Options B, C, and D are less relevant as they pertain to OS-level maintenance, scanning for vulnerabilities, and general service upgrades, which do not directly address the security of authentication methods.