CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
A security engineer is deploying a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to protect a SaaS application. Which deployment mode allows the CASB to inspect encrypted traffic without requiring client software?
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Why each option matters
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API mode
API mode uses the SaaS provider's APIs to access data and logs, enabling inspection without proxying traffic or installing agents. It can analyze encrypted data via API calls.
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API mode
Why this is correct
API mode works directly with the cloud provider's APIs, no client software needed.
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Inline proxy
Why it's wrong here
Inline proxies require traffic interception and may not decrypt without client certificates.
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Forward proxy
Why it's wrong here
Requires client configuration and traffic redirection.
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Reverse proxy
Why it's wrong here
Requires DNS changes and traffic routing.
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