CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 92

Following an incident, a security analyst needs to create a script for downloading the configuration of all assets from the cloud tenancy. Which of the following authentication methods should the analyst use?

Answer options

• A. MFA
• B. User and password
• C. PAM
• D. Key pair

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Key pair, as it provides a secure method of authentication for scripts and automated processes without exposing sensitive credentials. Options A, B, and C are less suitable for this scenario; MFA adds complexity for automated scripts, user and password can be insecure, and PAM is typically used for managing access rather than direct authentication for scripts.