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CISSP Exam - Question 470


Which of the following is a safeguard that could be used to validate a service provider and the authenticity of their service?

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Correct Answer: B

Code signing is a well-established practice where a digital signature is used to validate the authenticity and integrity of software or code. It ensures that the code has not been altered since it was signed by the trusted entity, thus providing a safeguard against tampering and authenticity issues. Information and code graphing do not pertain to authentication or validation processes. Service signing is not a recognized or standard term in information security.

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bp339Option: B
Dec 25, 2023

service signing doesn't exist

Soleandheel
Dec 27, 2023

Yes, you're right! There is no such thing as service signing on the CISSP exam domains or standard information security terminology.

Rollingalx
Mar 1, 2023

I go with C Correct is Service signing not code signing, this one is for executable code signing.

HughJassole
Jun 14, 2023

B. Code signing. Service Signing is a fake name, I can't find anything on google for it.

Meowson
Jul 19, 2023

Agreed, there's no such thing as service signing.

[Removed]Option: B
Dec 10, 2023

I think B. What is Service signing ? My Google did not know this word

mccoy
Mar 19, 2023

The safeguard that could be used to validate a service provider and the authenticity of their service is "Service signing". This involves using digital signatures to validate the source and integrity of the service, ensuring that it comes from a trusted provider and has not been tampered with during transit or delivery. ---chatgpt

examprep900Option: C
Apr 11, 2023

service signing

aleXplicitlyOption: C
Apr 14, 2023

Service signing

jackdryan
May 14, 2023

C is correct

Soleandheel
Dec 18, 2023

C. Service signing......... is the appropriate safeguard to validate the source and integrity of the service, ensuring it comes from a trusted provider and has not been tampered with during delivery.

Soleandheel
Dec 27, 2023

I stand corrected! .................."Service signing" is not a recognized term in the context of the CISSP exam domains or standard information security terminology. The process of code signing involves digitally signing code or software to ensure that it comes from a trusted source and has not been tampered with. Therefore, I am changing my answer choice to B. Code Signing after doing further research.

HongjunOption: C
Mar 31, 2024

From GPT: Service signing is a security mechanism similar to code signing but applied specifically to services, rather than executable code or scripts. It involves digitally signing service-related artifacts, such as service manifests, service descriptions, or service configuration files, with a cryptographic signature. so code signing refers to software and service signing refers to Service.

1460168
Aug 7, 2024

ChatGPT4.0 says: B. Code signing is the safeguard that could be used to validate a service provider and the authenticity of their service. Explanation: B. Code signing: This process involves applying a digital signature to software or code to verify its authenticity and integrity. Code signing helps ensure that the code or software has not been altered or tampered with since it was signed by the provider. It serves as a way to authenticate the source and integrity of the service or application being provided.

marziparzi
Apr 6, 2024

I don't like this question because "signing" can be done to any data. So just because you can't google "Service signing" doesn't mean it's not valid. This all depends on what they mean by "service". If "service" refers to some kind of executable then "Service signing" seems to work. I hate this

BigITGuyOption: B
Apr 3, 2025

C. Service signing — This is not a standard term in security.