A development team is adopting a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC). The security manager wants to ensure that vulnerabilities are identified before code is executed, but also wants to minimize cost and disruption to developers. Which of the following activities BEST meets this requirement? A. Static application security testing (SAST) B. Dynamic application security testing (DAST) C. Fuzz testing D. Penetration testing

Which of the following BEST describes the primary advantage of using elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) over RSA for mobile devices? A. ECC provides stronger key management capabilities. B. ECC offers equivalent security with smaller key sizes, reducing processing and power requirements. C. ECC eliminates the need for digital certificates in public key infrastructures. D. ECC is less vulnerable to quantum computing attacks than RSA.

Senior management has approved funding for a new information security program. The CISO wants to ensure that the program is sustainable and aligned with business strategy. Which of the following is the MOST important first step? A. Develop detailed security policies and procedures for all business units. B. Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment across the organization. C. Implement baseline technical controls to address known vulnerabilities. D. Establish a security steering committee with representation from business leadership.

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