CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
An organization uses Azure Functions and wants to secure its API endpoints exposed via Azure API Management. Which TWO security controls should they implement at the API Gateway level?
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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Enable TLS enforcement
TLS enforcement ensures encryption in transit, protecting data from interception. JWT validation verifies the authenticity and integrity of tokens, ensuring only authorized users access the API endpoints.
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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Configure IP whitelisting for all users
Why it's wrong here
IP whitelisting is not practical for all users; it's used for specific scenarios.
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Store secrets in Azure Function environment variables
Why it's wrong here
Environment variables are not encrypted; use Key Vault instead.
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Enable TLS enforcement
Why this is correct
TLS ensures encrypted communication between clients and the gateway.
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Implement JWT validation
Why this is correct
JWT validation verifies tokens to authenticate requests.
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Disable API keys
Why it's wrong here
API keys can be used for authentication but are not the only option.
Quick reference
Cloud Service Model Comparison
| Model | You Manage | Provider Manages | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| IaaS | OS, runtime, apps, data | Hardware, hypervisor, networking | EC2, Azure VMs, GCP Compute Engine |
| PaaS | Apps and data | OS, runtime, middleware, hardware | Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service |
| SaaS | Data and settings only | Everything else | Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday |
| FaaS / Serverless | Function code only | Infra, scaling, runtime | Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloud Run |
| CaaS | Containers and apps | Kubernetes, OS, hardware | EKS, AKS, GKE |
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