ISC2-CSSLP Domain 8: Secure Software Supply Chain Welcome to your ISC2-CSSLP Domain 8: Secure Software Supply Chain 1. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the primary purpose of implementing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in the context of a secure software supply chain? A. To provide a detailed list of all software components, including open source and proprietary elements, used in a software product. B. To document the software development process for auditing purposes. C. To list all software products developed by the organization. D. To track the financial cost of software development. None 2. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain In the secure software supply chain, what is the primary risk associated with third-party components? A. Increased development time for software projects. B. Potential introduction of vulnerabilities and licensing issues. C. Higher costs compared to in-house developed components. D. Compatibility issues with existing software. None 3. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain Which of the following best describes the concept of 'least privilege' in the management of software supply chains? A. Ensuring that all team members have equal access rights to software components. B. Granting team members access only to the software components necessary for their specific roles. C. Providing unrestricted access to software components for testing purposes. D. Limiting the number of software components used in a project to minimize complexity. None 4. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the primary goal of dependency scanning in the context of secure software development? A. To identify outdated versions of software components. B. To check for compatibility issues between software components. C. To detect security vulnerabilities within software dependencies. D. To assess the performance impact of third-party components. None 5. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain How does digital signature verification contribute to securing the software supply chain? A. By ensuring that the software package has not been altered from its original state. B. By encrypting the software package to protect its contents. C. By speeding up the software distribution process. D. By reducing the size of the software package for easier distribution. None 6. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What role does a 'supply chain risk management' (SCRM) program play in secure software development? A. It focuses solely on the financial aspects of the software supply chain. B. It identifies and manages risks associated with the use of third-party software components. C. It deals exclusively with physical logistics and hardware components. D. It is concerned only with the internal development processes of the organization. None 7. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain In the context of secure software supply chain, 'vendor due diligence' primarily involves: A. Negotiating the best price for software components. B. Assessing the security and reliability of third-party vendors and their products. C. Evaluating the geographical location of vendors for logistics purposes. D. Determining the market share of potential vendors. None 8. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the significance of 'open source software compliance' in the software supply chain? A. It ensures that all software used is proprietary. B. It guarantees that open source software meets performance benchmarks. C. It involves adhering to the licensing requirements and obligations of open source components. D. It focuses on the commercialization of open source software. None 9. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain Which of the following best describes the practice of 'patch management' in securing the software supply chain? A. The process of distributing and applying updates to software components. B. A strategy for negotiating software licenses with vendors. C. The technique of monitoring software performance metrics. D. The method of reducing the number of software dependencies in a project. None 10. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain In secure software supply chain management, what is the purpose of 'continuous monitoring'? A. To continuously assess the market trends for software development tools. B. To perpetually evaluate the security posture of software components and supply chain processes. C. To monitor the performance of software applications in real-time. D. To keep track of the financial costs associated with software development. None 11. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the primary concern addressed by 'secure disposal' practices for software components in the supply chain? A. Ensuring that unused software components are recycled. B. Preventing the unauthorized recovery and misuse of sensitive information from disposed components. C. Reducing the environmental impact of software development. D. Minimizing storage costs for obsolete software components. None 12. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the primary benefit of conducting third-party security audits on software suppliers in the context of a secure software supply chain? A. Reducing the cost of software development. B. Enhancing the speed of software delivery. C. Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in third-party products. D. Increasing the software development team's productivity. None 13. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain In securing a software supply chain, what is the significance of 'end-to-end encryption' for data in transit between software components? A. It ensures that data can be transferred more quickly between components. B. It guarantees compatibility between different software components. C. It prevents unauthorized access and modification of data during transmission. D. It reduces the amount of data that needs to be transmitted. None 14. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain Which approach is most effective in managing vulnerabilities within the software supply chain? A. Relying solely on automated vulnerability scanners. B. Manual code reviews by the development team. C. Implementing a comprehensive vulnerability management program that includes periodic assessments, remediation, and monitoring. D. Outsourcing security testing to third parties without internal review. None 15. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the role of 'immutable audit logs' in the context of a secure software supply chain? A. To provide a reversible record of all changes made to software components for debugging purposes. B. To ensure that audit logs can be deleted to conserve storage space. C. To offer an unalterable record of all actions and changes, enhancing traceability and accountability. D. To track the performance metrics of software components over time. None 16. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain How does 'container security' contribute to the security of the software supply chain? A. By ensuring that containers have a minimal performance impact on the host system. B. By isolating software components to prevent the spread of vulnerabilities. C. By facilitating faster deployment of software components. D. By reducing the size of software components for more efficient storage. None 17. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the significance of 'software composition analysis' (SC A. in the secure software supply chain? A) It provides a competitive analysis of software products in the market. B. It identifies and analyzes open source components within software to manage license compliance and security vulnerabilities. C. It measures the financial value of software components. D. It assesses the environmental impact of software development. None 18. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain In the context of secure software supply chain, 'security by design' principles should be applied: A. Only during the final stages of software development. B. Exclusively to high-risk components of the software. C. Throughout the entire lifecycle of software development, from inception to deployment. D. Solely in the development of security-related software components. None 19. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain What is the primary purpose of 'threat modeling' in securing the software supply chain? A. To predict the future trends in software development technologies. B. To identify, assess, and prioritize potential threats to software components and their dependencies. C. To estimate the financial costs associated with potential security breaches. D. To design aesthetically pleasing software interfaces. None 20. CSSLP: Secure Software Supply Chain The adoption of 'DevSecOps' practices in the software supply chain primarily aims to: A. Separate the development, security, and operations teams to ensure specialization. B. Integrate security practices into the software development and deployment processes as a separate phase. C. Embed security practices throughout the development and operations processes, fostering collaboration and early detection of vulnerabilities. D. Focus solely on the optimization of the software deployment pipeline for speed. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
