The MIME type that should be followed is indicated by the x-content-type-options header in HTTP responses. This header is used to instruct the browser not to attempt MIME type sniffing, but to stick with the MIME type declared by the server. This can help prevent security risks associated with incorrect MIME type interpretation, such as executing non-executable MIME types as if they were scripts12.
References:
The Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies (CBRCOR) course guides learners through cybersecurity operations fundamentals, including how to interpret security event logs and understand access control policies1.
The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification provides knowledge on monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats, which includes understanding the significance of access control rules in network traffic management2.
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