Free CompTIA Security Plus SY0-701 Actual Exam Questions - Question 15 Discussion

Question No. 15
An organization’s internet-facing website was compromised when an attacker exploited a buffer
overflow. Which of the following should the organization deploy to best protect against similar
attacks in the future?
Select one option, then reveal solution.
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Rayan S.
2026-02-22

Option B, since WAFs are designed to block attacks targeting web apps directly.

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Andre U.
2026-01-19

B vs A—Does the question imply they need protection specifically at the web app layer?

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