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An application encrypts customer records with a symmetric key that is currently stored in a configuration file alongside the application code. An auditor flagged this as a key management weakness because anyone with repository access can decrypt the data. What should the team implement to protect the key?

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Exam Domains Covered

Governance, Risk & Compliance

20% of exam

Security governance frameworks
Risk management
Compliance requirements
Privacy regulations

Security Architecture

27% of exam

Enterprise security design
Cloud security architecture
Zero Trust principles
Network security architecture

Security Engineering

31% of exam

Cryptography
Application security
Infrastructure security
Endpoint and mobile security

Security Operations

22% of exam

Threat intelligence
Incident response
Vulnerability management
Security monitoring

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Security Engineering

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Exam Domains Covered

Governance, Risk & Compliance

20% of exam

Security governance frameworks
Risk management
Compliance requirements
Privacy regulations

Security Architecture

27% of exam

Enterprise security design
Cloud security architecture
Zero Trust principles
Network security architecture

Security Engineering

31% of exam

Cryptography
Application security
Infrastructure security
Endpoint and mobile security

Security Operations

22% of exam

Threat intelligence
Incident response
Vulnerability management
Security monitoring