CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
Which THREE security controls are essential when implementing a 'Secure CI/CD' pipeline?
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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Using a secure credential vault to inject secrets at runtime.
Pipeline security requires securing the build environment, scanning the artifacts, and protecting the credentials used for 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 a secure credential vault to inject secrets at runtime.
Why this is correct
Vaults are necessary for managing access to sensitive deployment keys.
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Scanning source code for vulnerabilities using SAST tools.
Why this is correct
SAST identifies flaws early in the pipeline.
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Granting 'Admin' privileges to all developers on the CI/CD server.
Why it's wrong here
Least privilege is required for the pipeline management.
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Isolating build runners in a restricted network segment.
Why this is correct
Isolation prevents build-time attacks from compromising the broader network.
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Storing pipeline secrets in plain text within the Jenkinsfile.
Why it's wrong here
Secrets must be stored in secure vaults.
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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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