SDSI AI Automation And Devsecops Practice Question
Which TWO of the following steps are required to integrate a security tool (like Cisco Secure Firewall) into a CI/CD pipeline?
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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Configure API authentication credentials
You need an authentication mechanism (API keys) and a deployment tool (Terraform/Ansible) to manage the infrastructure.
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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Replace the existing firewall hardware
Why it's wrong here
Not required.
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Hardcode credentials in the pipeline build file
Why it's wrong here
Violates security principles.
- ✓
Configure API authentication credentials
Why this is correct
Necessary for secure automated access.
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Disable all firewall rules for testing
Why it's wrong here
Violates security best practices.
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Use an infrastructure provisioning tool
Why this is correct
Necessary to handle configuration state.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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