Security Architecture and Engineering
Question #176
A development team wants an application to 'fail securely' to protect PII. What should they prioritize?
A. Setting a complicated default admin password.
B. Implementing a detailed logging mechanism for errors.
C. Ensuring the application defaults to a state with minimal functionality during failure.
D. Configuring the application to send error messages to the data subject.
Domain Concept: Security Architecture and Engineering
This scenario evaluates management-level decision making in Security Architecture and Engineering. In CISSP exam scenarios, evaluate answers through executive governance, risk assessment, life safety, and due diligence before implementing technical controls.
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