CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002) — Question 19

In an IaaS environment, the security team issues a new signature file to prevent specific malware threats from infiltrating the company network. Which of the following describes where the security team should deploy the updated signatures?

Answer options

• A. IDS
• B. Spam filter
• C. WAF
• D. NIPS
• E. HIPS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, WAF (Web Application Firewall), as it protects web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic. While IDS (A) and NIPS (D) also offer security features, they focus on network traffic rather than specifically protecting web applications. HIPS (E) is host-based and targets individual devices rather than the application layer.