SCAZT Threat Response Practice Question
You are building a custom integration in SecureX orchestration to fetch identity data from an external IDP. If the IDP uses OAuth2, which field must be secured using the 'Credential' object type?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Client Secret
The Client Secret must always be stored in a Credential object, which is encrypted and masked in the orchestration environment.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Redirect URI
Why it's wrong here
This is a configuration parameter for the authentication flow.
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Authorization URL
Why it's wrong here
This is a public endpoint URL.
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Client Secret
Why this is correct
Client Secrets are sensitive and must be stored in Credential objects.
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Client ID
Why it's wrong here
Client IDs are public identifiers and do not require the same level of protection.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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