20+ practice questions focused on Systems Lifecycle Management — one of the most tested topics on the (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP, Aug 2025 blueprint) (ISC) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Systems Lifecycle Management PracticeA company is migrating legacy applications to AWS. The ISSMP mandates that changes to the production environment must follow a strict change control process. Which AWS native tool provides the necessary auditing and change management history for infrastructure changes?
Explanation: While AWS CloudTrail logs API calls, AWS Config is the specific AWS native tool designed for tracking configuration changes, evaluating historical configurations, and providing change management history for infrastructure resources to meet compliance mandates.
A project team is using Jira for issue tracking and wants to implement a formal change control board (CCB) approval workflow. Which feature should the ISSMP configure to ensure changes cannot be merged without approval?
Explanation: To ensure that external actions or conditions like CCB approvals are met before proceeding (often integrating Jira with CI/CD tools via webhooks or checking status before allowing deployment/merging), Automation for Jira or branch restriction settings in the source control tool are typically used. However, strictly within Jira workflow configuration, validators check input *during* a transition, but enforcing merge restrictions specifically relies on CI/CD integration rules.
Which document defines the security requirements that must be met for a third-party vendor to integrate with the company's internal systems?
Explanation: The Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) specifically outlines the security requirements and responsibilities for connecting two systems.
During a software audit, it is found that developers have administrative access to the production database to troubleshoot errors. What change should the ISSMP implement?
Explanation: Implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) privileged access allows developers to request and receive temporary, least-privilege access only when needed for specific troubleshooting tasks, which is then automatically revoked. Persistent standing access violates the principle of least privilege.
Which metric provides the best insight into the effectiveness of the security program within the SDLC?
Explanation: The 'Vulnerability Density' (vulnerabilities per KLOC) or 'Mean Time to Remediation' (MTTR) are the most effective metrics for demonstrating SDLC security health.
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