A security analyst needs to test a potentially malicious executable file to understand its behavior. The analyst's primary concern is preventing the file from making any changes to the host operating system or accessing the corporate network. Which of the following security techniques would be MOST effective for this task?
The most effective technique for this scenario is sandboxing. Sandboxing creates a controlled, isolated environment where a potentially malicious application can be executed and observed without risking harm to the host system or the network. Code signing is a method to verify the authenticity and integrity of software but does not isolate it at runtime. Input validation is used to sanitize data being entered into an application to prevent attacks like SQL injection. Static code analysis involves examining the source code for vulnerabilities without executing the program. None of these other options provide the necessary isolated runtime environment for safely analyzing the executable's behavior.
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