Exam CAS-004 topic 1 question 529 discussion

A covert channel is an unintended or unauthorized communication path that can be used to transfer information in a manner that violates the system's security policy. Covert channels are specifically about bypassing data transmission controls without detection, aligning perfectly with the engineer's goal. covert channels can be used to exfiltrate or transfer data across these boundaries. overt channels are designed to be difficult to detect, as they use non-obvious methods for data transmission, such as manipulating system resources or timing.

Ans. C. Covert channel analysis Covert channel analysis focuses on identifying methods by which information can be transferred in ways that are not intended by the design of the system, making it suitable for this assessment.