ISC2-CSSLP Domain 2: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Welcome to your ISC2-CSSLP Domain 2: Secure Software Lifecycle Management 1. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In the context of secure software lifecycle management, which activity is MOST critical during the requirements gathering phase to ensure security is integrated throughout the software lifecycle? A. Conducting performance benchmarking B. Developing a comprehensive project plan C. Identifying and assessing security risks D. Establishing a version control system None 2. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In secure software lifecycle management, what is the primary goal of threat modeling? A. To prioritize software feature development B. To identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in the design phase C. To comply with regulatory and compliance requirements D. To establish a project management timeline None 3. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Which of the following is a key principle of integrating security into the software development lifecycle 'SDLC'? A. Security testing should only be performed after development is complete. B. Security requirements should be vague to allow for flexibility in implementation. C. Security should be considered a separate process from the SDLC. D. Security considerations should be integrated from the inception of the project. None 4. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management When managing the secure software lifecycle, which of the following best ensures that security practices are maintained during the maintenance phase? A. Periodic code reviews B. Static code analysis at initial development stages C. Use of pre-compiled libraries D. Final security audit before release None 5. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In the context of secure software lifecycle management, what is the significance of a Security Operations Center 'SOC' during the post-deployment phase? A. It provides a physical space for the development team to collaborate. B. It serves as the primary location for conducting user acceptance testing. C. It acts as a centralized unit for monitoring and analyzing security threats. D. It is responsible for the marketing and sale of the software product. None 6. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Which of the following activities is MOST important for maintaining secure software in the operation phase? A. Regularly updating the software development toolkit B. Conducting annual security awareness training for end-users C. Applying security patches and updates in a timely manner D. Reviewing and updating the project management plan None 7. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In secure software lifecycle management, what role does an Incident Response Plan (IRP) play in the post-deployment phase? A. It outlines the marketing strategy for the software product. B. It details the procedure for upgrading the software to new versions. C. It provides a structured approach for responding to security incidents. D. It describes the process for sunsetting obsolete software features. None 8. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Why is it important to integrate automated security testing tools within the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment 'CI/CD' pipeline? A. To ensure that security testing does not delay product releases B. To eliminate the need for manual security reviews C. To provide real-time security feedback to developers D. To reduce the cost of security certifications None 9. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management What is the significance of defining Security User Stories in Agile development methodologies? A. To document the end-user experience for marketing purposes B. To ensure security requirements are integrated into the development process C. To provide a historical account of the project development for stakeholders D. To facilitate the transition of the project to the maintenance team None 10. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Which of the following best exemplifies the use of security gates in a secure software development lifecycle 'SSDLC'? A. Scheduling regular team meetings to discuss project progress B. Implementing mandatory security reviews at key points before moving to the next phase C. Updating the software's documentation at the end of each development phase D. Conducting performance testing to ensure software meets functional requirements None 11. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In the context of secure software lifecycle management, what is the purpose of using a Software Composition Analysis 'SCA' tool? A. To manage the software's versioning and branching strategies B. To analyze third-party and open-source components for known vulnerabilities C. To automate the deployment process across different environments D. To track the time spent on coding by the development team None 12. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management What is the role of a Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM) in secure software lifecycle management? A. To document and track the resolution of bugs found during testing B. To map and trace each security requirement through the development process C. To record decisions made during architectural design meetings D. To track changes in project scope and budget None 13. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Which of the following is a key benefit of integrating security automation into the SDLC? A. Reducing the need for security training for developers B. Eliminating the requirement for manual code reviews C. Increasing the speed of development by automating repetitive security tasks D. Guaranteeing that the software will be free from security vulnerabilities None 14. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In secure software lifecycle management, which of the following best describes the purpose of a security retrospective meeting? A. To review the financial budget of the security team B. To discuss and learn from security incidents and issues encountered C. To plan the security strategy for the next fiscal year D. To conduct a performance review of the security team members None 15. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management What is the significance of conducting a "security sprint" in Agile development methodologies? A. To allocate time for developing marketing strategies for the software product B. To focus dedicated effort on addressing and mitigating security vulnerabilities C. To fast-track the development of non-security-related features D. To conduct intensive performance optimization tasks None 16. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Which of the following is an essential consideration when defining security metrics for a software project? A. The metrics should only focus on the number of security vulnerabilities found. B. The metrics should be quantifiable and actionable to guide security improvement efforts. C. The metrics should be exclusively based on customer feedback. D. The metrics should be defined only at the end of the project to assess its success. None 17. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management What is the primary purpose of implementing a DevSecOps culture in secure software lifecycle management? A. To segregate the development, security, and operations teams to improve focus B. To integrate security practices deeply and seamlessly into the development and operations processes C. To prioritize operational tasks over development and security tasks D. To eliminate the need for security testing and audits None 18. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In the secure software development lifecycle, what is the main advantage of using dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools? A. They eliminate the need for manual security code reviews. B. They can identify runtime vulnerabilities that are hard to detect through static analysis. C. They are the only tools required for comprehensive security testing. D. They replace the need for penetration testing by external experts. None 19. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management Which approach to secure software lifecycle management emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and feedback loops to adapt and respond to new security threats? A. Waterfall model B. Agile methodology C. DevSecOps approach D. Traditional project management None 20. CSSLP: Secure Software Lifecycle Management In the context of secure software lifecycle management, what is the significance of a Security Operations Center 'SOC' during the post-deployment phase? A. It provides a physical space for the development team to collaborate. B. It serves as the primary location for conducting user acceptance testing. C. It acts as a centralized unit for monitoring and analyzing security threats. D. It is responsible for the marketing and sale of the software product. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
