CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 159

Which of the following BEST describes an important security advantage yielded by implementing vendor diversity?

Answer options

• A. Sustainability
• B. Homogeneity
• C. Resiliency
• D. Configurability

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as vendor diversity enhances resiliency by reducing the risk of a single point of failure, making systems more robust against attacks. Options A and D do not specifically relate to security advantages, while B, homogeneity, actually increases vulnerability by creating uniformity that can be exploited.