Exam SY0-601 topic 1 question 543 discussion

Code signing is a cryptographic process where a digital signature is applied to software to verify its authenticity and integrity. When the software is signed, it provides a way for users or systems to confirm that the code has not been tampered with since it was signed by the trusted entity (in this case, the company). This helps prevent unauthorized modifications and ensures that the code being executed is from a legitimate source. Performing code signing is an essential practice in software development, particularly for software that will be distributed or downloaded by end-users. It helps build trust with users and ensures they can verify that the software they are running is from a trusted source and has not been altered by malicious actors.

Ensure the integrity by sign the code.

Agrees with ApplebeesWaiter: B The other options are not as effective in ensuring the authenticity of code. Testing input validation on the user input fields can help to prevent malicious code from being injected into a system, but it does not guarantee that the code itself is authentic. Performing static code analysis can help to identify security vulnerabilities in code, but it cannot guarantee that the code has not been tampered with. Ensuring secure cookies are used can help to protect against session hijacking attacks, but it does not address the authenticity of the code itself.