Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin — Question 4

What application security best practices should be adhered to while developing an app for Splunk? (Select all that apply.)

Answer options

• A. Review the OWASP Top Ten List.
• B. Store passwords in clear text in .conf files.
• C. Review the OWASP Secure Coding Practices Quick Reference Guide.
• D. Ensure that third-party libraries that the app depends on have no outstanding CVE vulnerabilities.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

Answer A is correct as reviewing the OWASP Top Ten List helps identify common security vulnerabilities. Answer C is also correct because the OWASP Secure Coding Practices Quick Reference Guide provides essential guidelines for secure coding. Options B is incorrect since storing passwords in clear text is a dangerous practice, and option D, while important, is not directly related to the best practices specifically stated in the question.