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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing an agile software development project. Which of the following practices would BEST help ensure that security controls are adequately addressed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Including security acceptance criteria in user stories
In agile, security requirements should be included in user stories and tested during the sprint. Accepting a user story only after successful testing ensures security is validated.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Requiring sign-off from the project sponsor before each sprint review
Why it's wrong here
This does not guarantee security controls are addressed.
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Performing a single comprehensive security test after all sprints are complete
Why it's wrong here
This is too late; security testing should be iterative.
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Conducting a formal design review at the end of each sprint
Why it's wrong here
Agile does not typically have formal phase-end reviews; security should be built into each sprint.
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Including security acceptance criteria in user stories
Why this is correct
Security criteria in user stories ensure that security is tested and verified during the sprint.
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