SDSI AI Automation And Devsecops Practice Question
When designing a multi-cloud CI/CD security architecture, how should secrets (API keys for Cisco FMC) be managed to ensure compliance?
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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Use a dedicated Secret Management service
Secrets must be stored in a dedicated vault (like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager) and never in code repositories.
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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Embed as environment variables in the build runner
Why it's wrong here
Less secure and prone to leakage.
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Encrypt with base64 and store in Git
Why it's wrong here
Base64 is not encryption and is easily reversible.
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Use a dedicated Secret Management service
Why this is correct
Ensures secrets are rotated and encrypted.
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Hardcode in the Terraform provider block
Why it's wrong here
Violates basic security hygiene.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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