ISC2-CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security Welcome to your ISC2-CISSP Domain 8: Software Development Security 1. CISSP: Software Development Security In the context of secure software development, which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege? A. Granting users access to only the information and resources that are necessary for their duties. B. Ensuring that all users have the same level of access to simplify security management. C. Providing administrators with unrestricted access to all system features and data. D. Allowing users temporary elevated access rights when requested. None 2. CISSP: Software Development Security During the software development life cycle 'SDLC', at which stage should security requirements be defined? A. After the testing phase to address any vulnerabilities found. B. During the deployment phase to ensure security measures do not hinder performance. C. At the initiation phase before any design or coding begins. D. Following the maintenance phase to adapt to emerging threats. None 3. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following is the MOST effective method to secure data at rest in a software application? A. Implementing role-based access control. B. Enforcing strong password policies. C. Using cryptographic techniques to encrypt the data. D. Regularly updating the application software. None 4. CISSP: Software Development Security In the development of a new application, which of the following would be considered a secure coding practice? A. Relying on security through obscurity. B. Employing input validation to prevent injection attacks. C. Using deprecated libraries for faster development. D. Hardcoding credentials for ease of testing. None 5. CISSP: Software Development Security When considering secure software development frameworks, which of the following is primarily focused on integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle? A. Agile Development B. Waterfall Model C. DevOps D. Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) None 6. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following best describes the concept of "security by design" in software development? A. Adding security features to an application after it has been developed. B. Designing and building software from the outset with security as a fundamental component. C. Implementing security measures at the network level rather than within the application. D. Relying on external security appliances to protect the application. None 7. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following vulnerability types is MOST effectively mitigated by the practice of input validation in software development? A. Buffer Overflow B. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) C. Insecure Direct Object References D. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) None 8. CISSP: Software Development Security In software development, what is the primary benefit of implementing an automated deployment pipeline? A. Reducing the need for security audits B. Eliminating the possibility of human error C. Increasing the speed and reliability of software releases D. Guaranteeing that the software is free of vulnerabilities None 9. CISSP: Software Development Security In secure software development, which of the following best exemplifies the concept of "fail securely"? A. The application defaults to an open state in case of failure. B. The application performs a rollback to the last secure state upon detecting a failure. C. The application restricts access to all features until the failure is resolved. D. The application ensures that any type of failure does not compromise security measures. None 10. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following security models is primarily concerned with ensuring that actions on an object are consistent with the policy of the object's owner? A. Bell-LaPadula Model B. Biba Integrity Model C. Clark-Wilson Integrity Model D. Discretionary Access Control 'DAC' None 11. CISSP: Software Development Security In the context of secure software development, which of the following best describes the purpose of threat modeling? A. To create a detailed project plan for software development. B. To identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in the design phase. C. To document software requirements and specifications. D. To develop a marketing strategy for the software product. None 12. CISSP: Software Development Security Which principle of secure design aims to reduce the complexity of security systems to minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities? A. Defense in depth B. Economy of mechanism C. Open design D. Separation of privilege None 13. CISSP: Software Development Security When integrating third-party components into a software application, which of the following is MOST critical for maintaining security? A. Ensuring the components are open source. B. Performing regular performance benchmarks on the components. C. Conducting thorough security assessments of the components. D. Keeping the components updated with the latest features. None 14. CISSP: Software Development Security In secure software development, which of the following is a fundamental reason for implementing code signing? A. To enhance the performance of the application. B. To ensure the integrity and origin of the code. C. To improve the user interface design of the software. D. To reduce the cost of software development. None 15. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following best describes the purpose of a software bill of materials (SBOM) in the context of application security? A. To list all software components, libraries, and dependencies used in the application. B. To document the software's performance metrics. C. To serve as a marketing brochure for potential buyers. D. To provide a detailed cost analysis of software development. None 16. CISSP: Software Development Security In the Secure Software Development Lifecycle 'SSDLC', which activity is specifically aimed at verifying compliance with security standards and policies? A. Code review B. Penetration testing C. Security audit D. Threat modeling None 17. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following encryption mechanisms is MOST suitable for securing data in transit in a software application? A. Symmetric encryption with a fixed key B. Asymmetric encryption using public key infrastructure (PKI) C. Hashing algorithms without a key D. Encoding data using Base64 None 18. CISSP: Software Development Security In the context of application security, what is the primary objective of a fuzz testing (fuzzing) tool? A. To generate high-quality user documentation. B. To identify security vulnerabilities by inputting random data. C. To measure the application's performance under load. D. To ensure compliance with coding standards. None 19. CISSP: Software Development Security Which of the following approaches is MOST effective for ensuring secure session management in web applications? A. Using predictable session identifiers. B. Implementing session timeouts and secure cookie attributes. C. Storing session identifiers in the URL for easy access. D. Allowing unlimited session duration for user convenience. None 20. CISSP: Software Development Security In secure software development practices, which of the following is a key benefit of implementing automated security testing? A. It completely eliminates the need for manual security testing. B. It guarantees that the software will be free from any security vulnerabilities. C. It allows for the early detection and remediation of security vulnerabilities. D. It increases the time required for the development cycle. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
