Why Sandboxing is Important for Testing Software

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The correct answer is D. Sandbox is a best practice for testing software from an untrusted vendor prior to enterprise deployment because it restricts the access of the software to a contained logical space and limits possible damage.

Sandboxing is a technique that creates a controlled environment in which software can run, separate from the host operating system. Sandboxing is useful for testing software from an untrusted vendor because it allows for the software to be tested without the risk of causing damage to the system or network.

In a sandbox environment, the software is isolated from other parts of the system, and its access to system resources is limited. This allows the software to be run in a contained logical space, preventing it from accessing or modifying sensitive data or system configurations. Any damage or security breaches caused by the software are limited to the sandbox environment, which can easily be reset to its original state after testing is complete.

Option A, "It allows the software to run in an unconstrained environment with full network access," is incorrect. Sandboxing does not provide an unconstrained environment with full network access, but rather it limits the access of the software to the network and system resources.

Option B, "It eliminates the possibility of privilege escalation attacks against the local VM host," is incorrect. Sandboxing does not eliminate the possibility of privilege escalation attacks against the local VM host, but rather it contains any damage or security breaches to the sandbox environment.

Option C, "It facilitates the analysis of possible malware by allowing it to run until resources are exhausted," is incorrect. Sandboxing does not facilitate the analysis of possible malware by allowing it to run until resources are exhausted, but rather it limits the damage caused by the malware to the sandbox environment.