What is the default security behavior of Spring Boot actuator endpoints when Spring Security is on the classpath?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15

Spring Boot - Actuator

AAll endpoints require authentication

BOnly health endpoint is public, others require authentication

CAll endpoints are publicly accessible

DOnly info endpoint is public, others require authentication

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall default actuator security behavior
By default, with Spring Security, the health endpoint is public, others are secured.
Step 2: Verify info endpoint access
The info endpoint is secured by default, not public.
Final Answer:
Only health endpoint is public, others require authentication -> Option B
Quick Check:
Default actuator security = health public, others secured [OK]

Quick Trick: Health endpoint is public by default with Spring Security [OK]

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