JNCIA-DevOps Junos Automation Stack And DevOps Concepts Practice Question
You are configuring a webhook in your version control system to trigger an automated CI/CD pipeline whenever a developer pushes a configuration commit to the main branch of your Junos automation repository. What security mechanism should be implemented on the receiving pipeline webhook endpoint?
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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Validating a shared secret token or HMAC cryptographic signature sent in the webhook request headers.
Webhooks should be secured using secret tokens or HMAC signatures to ensure requests genuinely originate from the trusted VCS platform.
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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Validating a shared secret token or HMAC cryptographic signature sent in the webhook request headers.
Why this is correct
Correct. Secret tokens and signatures ensure webhook authenticity.
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Opening TCP port 22 directly to the public internet without firewall rules.
Why it's wrong here
Exposing SSH without protection invites unauthorized access.
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Hardcoding the developer's Linux user password inside the webhook listener script.
Why it's wrong here
Hardcoding passwords is a major security violation.
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Disabling all SSL/TLS certificates to allow unencrypted HTTP packet inspection.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling TLS introduces severe security vulnerabilities.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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