CSSLP Secure Software Supply Chain Practice Question
When performing a vendor security assessment for a new SaaS product, which THREE of the following should be requested to evaluate their supply chain resilience?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A list of critical fourth-party service providers (sub-processors).
Requesting an SBOM, a list of sub-processors (fourth parties), and evidence of automated dependency scanning are standard practices to assess third-party risk.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A list of critical fourth-party service providers (sub-processors).
Why this is correct
Crucial for identifying the extent of the vendor's supply chain.
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The vendor's employee handbook.
Why it's wrong here
Internal policies for staff are not relevant to software supply chain risk.
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The vendor's annual financial report.
Why it's wrong here
Financial status does not indicate software security posture.
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Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for the application.
Why this is correct
Essential for understanding third-party library risks.
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Evidence of automated CI/CD dependency vulnerability scanning.
Why this is correct
Shows the vendor's internal effort to manage supply chain threats.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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