SDSI Application Security Design Practice Question
When designing for API security, how does Cisco API Security provide protection against 'Excessive Data Exposure' vulnerabilities?
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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By analyzing response schemas to detect sensitive data in API payloads
Cisco API Security analyzes response bodies to detect if sensitive information (like PII) is being returned in fields that shouldn't contain it.
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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By implementing strict rate limiting on all users
Why it's wrong here
Rate limiting affects volume, not content exposure.
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By automatically blocking all outgoing API traffic
Why it's wrong here
Blocking all traffic would break the application.
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By replacing all API keys with OAuth tokens
Why it's wrong here
Authentication improvements do not solve excessive data exposure in the response.
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By analyzing response schemas to detect sensitive data in API payloads
Why this is correct
This is the core function of the API Security inspection engine.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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