20+ practice questions focused on Secure Software Requirements — one of the most tested topics on the (ISC)2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) (CSSLP) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Secure Software Requirements PracticeYou are defining security requirements for a new IoT device that will collect and transmit sensor data to a cloud backend. You need to ensure that the requirements address data protection in transit and at rest. (Choose two.)
Explanation: The two requirements that directly address data protection are encrypting sensor data before transmission (protecting data in transit) and encrypting stored data in the cloud database (protecting data at rest). Together, they ensure confidentiality throughout the data lifecycle. The other options focus on device integrity, access control, or authentication, which are important but do not specifically protect the data itself from unauthorized disclosure.
A financial services company is developing a mobile banking application that must comply with PCI DSS. The security team is defining security requirements and needs to ensure that authentication mechanisms meet regulatory and business needs. Which TWO of the following requirements are MOST appropriate to include in the security requirements specification? (Choose two.)
Explanation: The two most appropriate requirements are enforcing multi-factor authentication for sensitive access and securely storing authentication credentials. These directly address PCI DSS requirements for access control and data protection. Other options either weaken security, are insufficient alone, or focus on detective rather than preventive controls.
You are eliciting security requirements for an application that must comply with PCI-DSS. What is the most effective way to identify the scope of the systems requiring the highest level of security?
Explanation: PCI-DSS requires identifying the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) to define the scope of compliance, which is the most critical first step.
A stakeholder requests a feature that allows users to bypass password complexity requirements for 'internal testing accounts.' As a CSSLP, what is your first step in requirements analysis?
Explanation: A CSSLP's role in requirements analysis is to surface and quantify security risk, not to unilaterally veto business requests. Documenting the risk and performing a formal risk assessment gives stakeholders the information needed to make an informed accept/mitigate/reject decision, preserving the requirements-engineering process. This aligns with CSSLP's emphasis on integrating risk management into the SDLC rather than acting as a gatekeeper.
When gathering requirements for a new healthcare application, which regulation must be consulted to ensure the proper handling of Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Explanation: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is the U.S. federal law governing the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI), including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule. Any application handling PHI for a covered entity or business associate must comply with HIPAA's administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
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