Question 58 - D-PSC-MN-01 discussion

The OneFS API uses HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) to encrypt communications, ensuring secure data transfer between clients and the PowerScale cluster.

OneFS API and Security:

OneFS API:

Provides a RESTful interface for programmatically managing and interacting with the PowerScale cluster.

Security Importance:

Protects sensitive data and configuration information transmitted via the API.

Use of HTTPS:

Encryption:

HTTPS uses TLS (Transport Layer Security) to encrypt data in transit.

Prevents eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Authentication:

Supports certificate-based authentication to verify the identity of the server.

Standard Protocol:

Widely accepted and supported for secure web communications.

Why Other Options Are Less Suitable:

Option A (SED):

Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) encrypt data at rest, not communications.

Option B (RBAC):

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) manages user permissions and authorization, not encryption.

Option D (OpenSSH):

OpenSSH provides secure shell access, not used for the OneFS API communications.

Implementing HTTPS with OneFS API:

Default Behavior:

OneFS API endpoints are accessed via HTTPS by default on port 8080 or 8080.

Certificate Management:

Administrators can install custom SSL certificates to ensure secure connections.

API Calls:

Applications interacting with the OneFS API must support HTTPS requests.

Dell PowerScale

Reference:

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS API Reference Guide:

Details on API usage and security considerations.

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS API Reference Guide

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS Security Configuration Guide:

Provides information on configuring HTTPS and managing certificates.

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS Security Guide

Knowledge Base Articles:

Article ID 000123006: 'Securing OneFS API Communications with HTTPS'

Article ID 000123007: 'Configuring SSL Certificates for OneFS API Access'