Handling Code Exceptions Best Practices

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What is the purpose of applying Content Security Policy (CSP) to OutSystems environments?

To enable secure session cookies

To encrypt sensitive data in the database

To protect applications from code injection attacks (correct)

To secure infrastructure-level data at rest

Why is it important to enable the secure flag in cookies?

To encrypt data stored in cookies

To block unauthorized access to the server

To prevent SQL injection attacks

To ensure cookies are only sent over encrypted channels (correct)

What does activating the database encryption service in OutSystems Cloud environments include?

Securing session cookies

Blocking external authentication attempts

Encrypting database server instances and backups (correct)

Encrypting UI components

Which security measure is crucial to prevent an attacker from eavesdropping on sensitive information in cookies?

Enabling the secure flag in cookies Signup and view all the answers

How does Content Security Policy (CSP) help with security in OutSystems applications?

Protecting against cross-site scripting and code injection attacks Signup and view all the answers

How can developers ensure that their OutSystems application screens and logic are translated into secure code patterns?

By using Aggregates or UI widgets Signup and view all the answers

What should developers do to avoid code injection in advanced scenarios involving HTML, JavaScript, and SQL snippets?

Utilize the Sanitization API actions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to include sensitive data in error messages in applications?

To avoid revealing sensitive data about the application Signup and view all the answers

What does receiving design-time warnings for potential injection flaw patterns indicate for developers?

That they may need to fix injection flaws in their code Signup and view all the answers

How can developers enforce HTTPS security for specific applications in an environment with SSL enabled?

By enabling SSL connections Signup and view all the answers

What is a key purpose of the Sanitization API in OutSystems?

To avoid code injection in HTML, JavaScript, and SQL snippets Signup and view all the answers

How can you ensure secure data in transit for a web application in OutSystems?

Implement SSL certificate for secure communication channels Signup and view all the answers

Which authentication method allows IT users to use one account to authenticate across multiple systems in OutSystems?

SAML Platform Authentication Signup and view all the answers

What component from OutSystems Forge can be used as a sample implementation for integrating with identity providers that support the SAML 2.0 protocol?

SAML Platform Authentication Signup and view all the answers

In OutSystems, what is the default method of authentication for IT users when they access the system?

Built-in authentication mechanism Signup and view all the answers

Which method of authentication configuration allows IT users in OutSystems to use their existing credentials from external systems?

Configuring Active Directory LDAP Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure secure connections between a web application and its users in OutSystems?

Encrypting data in transit using SSL certificate Signup and view all the answers