A company is preparing to deploy a new web application onto its cloud infrastructure. The security team is tasked with implementing a deployment strategy that ensures the highest level of security while maintaining efficiency. Which of the following deployment strategies BEST meets this requirement?
Implement automated deployment tools with pre-configured security checks integrated into the deployment pipeline
Use a phased deployment approach, gradually increasing the number of users while monitoring for security issues
Conduct scheduled deployment during off-peak hours with subsequent manual security post-checks
Carry out manual deployment with step-by-step security verification performed by the IT security staff