CSSLP Secure Software Supply Chain Practice Question
When designing an automated pipeline to prevent supply chain attacks, which THREE of the following features should be included in your artifact registry?
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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Automated vulnerability scanning of stored artifacts.
A secure registry should support immutable tags, vulnerability scanning of uploaded images, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to control who can push/pull images.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Auto-scaling of the registry's storage capacity.
Why it's wrong here
Storage scaling is a performance feature, not a security feature.
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Automatic translation of code into multiple languages.
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to supply chain security.
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Automated vulnerability scanning of stored artifacts.
Why this is correct
Continuously identifies risks within the stored inventory.
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Immutable tags (preventing overwriting of existing tags).
Why this is correct
Ensures that versioned artifacts cannot be swapped.
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Granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Why this is correct
Limits the risk of unauthorized access or modification.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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