ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
Which THREE security mechanisms are recommended when using an API Gateway to handle authentication?
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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Validation of JWT/Auth tokens at the gateway.
Rate limiting (DDoS protection), authentication validation (at the edge), and logging (audit) are standard API Gateway security controls.
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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Disabling all logging for performance.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling logs creates a blind spot.
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Validation of JWT/Auth tokens at the gateway.
Why this is correct
Ensures unauthorized traffic never reaches the backend.
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Logging and monitoring of all incoming requests.
Why this is correct
Critical for auditing and detecting anomalies.
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Allowing all traffic from any source IP.
Why it's wrong here
This violates Zero Trust principles.
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Rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks.
Why this is correct
Protects backends from excessive load/abuse.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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