CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
When managing software security in a cloud-native architecture, what is the best practice for ensuring secure configuration throughout the lifecycle?
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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Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scanning templates.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) allows for version-controlled, repeatable, and scanable infrastructure configurations, which can be audited before deployment.
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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Using default security settings provided by the cloud provider.
Why it's wrong here
Default settings are rarely sufficient for specific security requirements.
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Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scanning templates.
Why this is correct
IaC facilitates 'Policy as Code' and automated configuration validation.
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Relying on manual cloud console configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Manual configuration is prone to drift and lacks auditability.
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Performing monthly manual audits of cloud resources.
Why it's wrong here
Manual audits are too slow to detect security issues in a dynamic environment.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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