CCT 255: Practice CISSP Questions - Understanding APIs And The Security Principles (Domain 8.5) CISSP Cyber Training Podcast

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CCT 255: Practice CISSP Questions - Understanding APIs and the Security Principles (Domain 8.5)

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The pursuit of AI expertise has reached staggering heights in the cybersecurity world. Meta reportedly offering "billion-dollar salaries" and $100 million sign-on bonuses to lure OpenAI talent reveals just how valuable the intersection of AI and security has become. This episode explores why security professionals should seriously consider developing AI skills while highlighting that most organizations are still figuring out their AI security strategy – creating massive opportunity for those who can help bridge the knowledge gap.
Transitioning to our main feature, we dive deep into Domain 8.5 of the CISSP with 15 critical questions covering secure coding practices. From preventing XML External Entity attacks to understanding race conditions in concurrent applications, each question unpacks vital security concepts through practical scenarios. Learn why disabling DTDs in XML parsers, implementing proper input validation for APIs, and using prepared statements with parameterized queries are fundamental to building secure applications.
The episode explores modern security challenges including infrastructure as code, OAuth 2.0 implementation, and the importance of implementing proper code review processes. Whether you're preparing for the CISSP exam or expanding your practical security knowledge, these questions provide valuable insight into how security vulnerabilities manifest and how to properly mitigate them. Each explanation goes beyond simple answers to help you understand the underlying principles that make certain practices more effective than others.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to CISSP Question Thursday (00:00:00)

2. AI Security Career Opportunities (00:01:25)

3. Value of Continuous Security Learning (00:05:30)

4. Domain 8.5 Security Questions (00:09:02)

5. XML Security and API Vulnerabilities (00:18:00)

6. Infrastructure as Code Security Practices (00:26:00)

7. Final Questions and Podcast Closing (00:30:00)

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