Application Security Quiz
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Which of the following is the definition of application security?

  • Security measures to prevent data breaches
  • Security measures to protect hardware, software, and procedures
  • Security measures to protect against cyber attacks
  • Security measures to prevent data or code theft within an app (correct)

    • Why is application security important?

  • To prevent hackers from manipulating security vulnerabilities
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect sensitive data
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What does input validation in secure coding practices involve?

  • Allowing users to type any string input
  • Ensuring proper email input
  • Preventing errors and bad user experience (correct)
  • All of the above

    • What does application security encompass?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data are companies required by law to protect?

    <p>Credit card information and social security numbers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is application security and what does it aim to prevent?

    <p>Application security refers to security measures at the application level that aim to prevent data or code within the app from being stolen or hijacked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does application security encompass?

    <p>Application security encompasses the security considerations that happen during application development and design, as well as systems and approaches to protect apps after they are deployed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is application security important?

    <p>Application security is important because hackers are increasingly targeting software to exploit security vulnerabilities and gain access to sensitive data. Additionally, companies are required by law to protect certain types of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is input validation in secure coding practices?

    <p>Input validation in secure coding practices involves checking and validating user inputs to ensure they meet the required format or criteria. This helps prevent errors and improve user experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data are companies required by law to protect?

    <p>Companies are required by law to protect certain types of data, such as credit card information and social security numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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