Exam SY0-701 Topic 2 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam
Question #: 101
Topic #: 2
A customer reports that software the customer downloaded from a public website has malware in it. However, the company that created the software denies any malware in its software at delivery time. Which of the following techniques will address this concern?

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Code signing uses digital signatures to verify software authenticity and integrity, ensuring the code has not been tampered with since it was signed by the developer. It helps detect if malware was introduced after delivery.
Static code analysis (B) inspects code for vulnerabilities during development but does not verify delivered binaries. Input validation (C) protects applications at runtime. Secure storage (A) protects stored data, unrelated to software delivery.
Code signing is an essential security control in Software Development Life Cycle and Supply Chain Security
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by Atwood at Jan 14, 2026, 12:23 PM

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