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Isaca Exam CCAK Topic 1 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CCAK exam
Question #: 68
Topic #: 1
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Application programming interfaces (APIs) are likely to be attacked continuously by bad actors because they:

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Suggested Answer: B

APIs are likely to be attacked continuously by bad actors because they are generally the most exposed part of an application or system. APIs serve as the interface between different components or services, and often expose sensitive data or functionality to the outside world. APIs can be accessed by anyone with an Internet connection, and can be easily discovered by scanning or crawling techniques. Therefore, APIs are a prime target for attackers who want to exploit vulnerabilities, steal data, or disrupt services.


ISACA, Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Study Guide, 2021, p. 88-89.

OWASP, The Ten Most Critical API Security Risks - OWASP Foundation, 2019, p.4-5

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Latanya
1 months ago
If the API is the 'private' part, I guess the hackers are trying to make it 'public' by attacking it. B is my pick.
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Theron
1 months ago
Wow, these options are a real API-pocalypse! I'm going with B, though - it's the most exposed and vulnerable part, like a sitting duck for attackers.
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Gianna
1 months ago
I'm going with D. APIs can act as a backdoor, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
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Giovanna
3 days ago
C) could be poorly designed.
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Graham
4 days ago
B) are generally the most exposed part.
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Lakeesha
17 days ago
A) are the asset with private IP addresses.
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Gail
17 days ago
A) are the asset with private IP addresses.
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Dong
2 months ago
C is definitely the right choice. Poorly designed APIs can have vulnerabilities that bad actors can exploit.
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Lourdes
16 hours ago
D) act as a very effective backdoor.
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Anthony
2 days ago
C) could be poorly designed.
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Kanisha
16 days ago
B) are generally the most exposed part.
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Viola
1 months ago
A) are the asset with private IP addresses.
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Hillary
2 months ago
I think B is the correct answer. APIs are the most exposed part of the application, making them a prime target for attackers.
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Dong
1 months ago
Yes, attackers target APIs because they are generally the most exposed and vulnerable.
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Ariel
2 months ago
I agree, APIs are often the most exposed part of an application.
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Fairy
2 months ago
I believe APIs are the most exposed part, making them a prime target for attackers.
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Jessenia
2 months ago
I agree with you, Eliz. Poorly designed APIs can create vulnerabilities for attackers to exploit.
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Eliz
2 months ago
I think APIs are likely to be attacked because they could be poorly designed.
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