A Cloud Kicks IT team member is building an integration within a managed package for their internal org that requires login to an external system. The end point requires basic authentication. Which three methods should an Architect recommend to secure the credentials, such as username and password, in this scenario? (Choose three.)

A. Store the credentials in protected custom settings that are used in the Apex Callout Most Voted
B. Store the credentials in Named Credentials that are used in the Apex Callout Most Voted
C. Store the credentials in the Apex code, which will NOT be available to non-admins
D. Store the credentials in a custom object using encrypted fields
E. Store the credentials in protected custom metadata that are used in the Apex Callout Most Voted

Suggest answer: ABE

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