350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
A security engineer needs to prevent secrets (e.g., API keys) from being stored in code repositories. Which DevSecOps practice should be implemented?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Implement secrets management using a tool like Vault
Secrets management tools like HashiCorp Vault securely store and manage secrets, avoiding hardcoding in code.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Implement secrets management using a tool like Vault
Why this is correct
Vault securely stores and rotates secrets, preventing hardcoding.
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Use a SAST scanner to find secrets in code
Why it's wrong here
SAST can find secrets but prevention requires secrets management.
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Encrypt the code repository
Why it's wrong here
Encryption doesn't prevent secrets from being in code.
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Use a DAST tool to test for secrets
Why it's wrong here
DAST tests running apps, not code storage.
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