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Topic #: 1
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A security analyst is reviewing the source code of an application in order to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Which of the following kinds of analysis best describes this review?

  • A. Dynamic
  • B. Static
  • C. Gap
  • D. Impact
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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cri88
7 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
Static analysis refers to reviewing the source code of an application without executing it, in order to identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and potential security flaws. This is the type of analysis the security analyst is performing by examining the code directly. Dynamic analysis (A) involves analyzing the application while it is running, to detect vulnerabilities that only appear during execution. Gap analysis (C) identifies discrepancies between current security measures and desired standards, but is not focused on source code review. Impact analysis (D) assesses the potential consequences of identified vulnerabilities but is not the process of reviewing source code directly.
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Sigepneo01
8 months ago
Static code analysis entails the review of source code and it is static because it is not running on a computer. This is the opposite of dynamic code analysis which is done while the code is actually executing on the computer system.
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