CSL CSL Security Architecture & Technology Leadership

Question 1

As a cybersecurity leader, what is the primary goal of a Zero Trust architecture model?

Accepted Answer

Never trust, always verify every user and device regardless of location

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Eliminate all perimeter defenses entirely

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Grant broad access to authenticated users on the corporate network

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Replace all legacy systems with cloud-native solutions

Question 2

Which security architecture principle ensures that a compromised component cannot access resources beyond its defined scope?

Accepted Answer

Least privilege

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Defense in depth

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Security by obscurity

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Network segmentation

Question 3

A CISO is evaluating cloud security architecture. Which framework is most commonly used to assess cloud provider security controls?

Accepted Answer

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)

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OWASP Top 10

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NIST SP 800-53

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ISO 27001

Question 4

What is the key difference between a SIEM and a SOAR platform in enterprise security architecture?

Accepted Answer

SIEM collects and correlates data while SOAR automates incident response workflows

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SIEM automates responses while SOAR aggregates log data

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SIEM is cloud-only while SOAR is on-premises only

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SIEM handles endpoints while SOAR handles network traffic

Question 5

When leading a technology selection process for endpoint detection and response (EDR), what criterion should take highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Integration capability with existing security stack

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Lowest total cost of ownership

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Vendor market share ranking

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Feature richness of the management console

Question 6

Which architecture approach best supports a resilient security posture by assuming breaches will occur?

Accepted Answer

Assume breach / resilience-focused architecture

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Perimeter-based security model

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Air-gapped network design

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Security through obscurity model