r for a several$-$tier web application, you are tasked with developing a Java class for accessing the relational database layer using Transport Layer Security, which is a new version of Secure Sockets Layer $($SSL$).$ The class functionality needs to support several database connections with different authentication IDs. If the database authentication fails, the system needs to be notified.

Use the Vulnerability Assessment Process Flow Diagram to help you identify which of the seven areas of security best apply to the scenario above. Select all that apply.