Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to confirm when assessing the security of a new cloud-based IT application that is linked with the organization’s existing technology?
A.
The application programming interfaces (APIs) are adequately secured.
B.
The on-premise database has adequate encryption at rest.
C.
The cloud provider shares an external audit report.
A. The application programming interfaces (APIs) are adequately secured.
When assessing the security of a new cloud-based IT application linked with an organization's existing technology, the most important concern for an IS (Information Systems) auditor is to confirm that the application programming interfaces (APIs) are adequately secured. APIs play a critical role in connecting different components of a system and often act as gateways for data and functionality. Insecure APIs can pose a significant security risk, potentially allowing unauthorized access, data breaches, or other security vulnerabilities.
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