CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common challenges when implementing a Secure SDLC in a large organization?
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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Lack of security expertise within development teams.
Resistance to change, tool integration difficulties, and lack of security expertise are frequently cited challenges.
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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The speed of software development is too slow.
Why it's wrong here
Organizations usually strive for faster development, not slower.
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Lack of security expertise within development teams.
Why this is correct
Developers often need training to understand security concepts.
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Difficulty integrating security tools into existing CI/CD pipelines.
Why this is correct
Legacy pipelines often lack native support for modern security tools.
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Resistance to cultural and process changes.
Why this is correct
People and process are often harder to change than technology.
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Having too much budget for security tools.
Why it's wrong here
Excessive budget is generally not considered a challenge.
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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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