ISC Infrastructure And System Security Practice Question
You are configuring a load balancer for a secure web application. Which setting ensures that cookies are protected?
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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Setting the 'Secure' and 'HttpOnly' flags.
The 'Secure' and 'HttpOnly' flags prevent cookies from being sent over unencrypted connections and restrict access via client-side scripts, mitigating XSS.
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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Enabling HTTP/2.
Why it's wrong here
HTTP/2 is a protocol version, not a cookie security feature.
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Increasing cookie expiration time.
Why it's wrong here
This actually increases the security risk if the cookie is stolen.
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Disabling session persistence.
Why it's wrong here
Session persistence is for application functionality, not cookie security.
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Setting the 'Secure' and 'HttpOnly' flags.
Why this is correct
These are essential for hardening cookies against interception and XSS.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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