CSSLP Secure Software Supply Chain Practice Question
What is the primary function of a 'Vulnerability Disclosure Policy' (VDP) in a vendor's secure development lifecycle?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Provide a secure channel for researchers to report vulnerabilities.
A VDP provides a standardized way for security researchers to report vulnerabilities, allowing the vendor to fix them before they are exploited in the wild.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Provide a secure channel for researchers to report vulnerabilities.
Why this is correct
VDPs enable early detection and responsible disclosure.
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Automate the patching of production servers.
Why it's wrong here
Patching is a separate operational process.
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Create a list of known hardware defects.
Why it's wrong here
VDPs are focused on software vulnerabilities.
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Legal protection against data breaches.
Why it's wrong here
A VDP is a security communication channel, not a liability waiver.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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