HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate — Question 32

Which of these is the best practice to protect sensitive values in state files?

Answer options

• A. Blockchain
• B. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
• C. Enhanced remote backends
• D. Signed Terraform providers

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Enhanced remote backends are specifically designed to securely manage state files, providing encryption and access controls for sensitive data. The other options, while they may enhance security in different contexts, do not directly address the secure handling of state files in Terraform.