CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which TWO of the following practices are key components of a robust Software Security Governance framework?
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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Establishing and tracking security performance metrics.
Policy definition and measurable security metrics are foundational for governing software security activities.
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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Outsourcing all security tasks to third-party vendors.
Why it's wrong here
Governance requires organizational oversight, which cannot be entirely outsourced.
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Mandating that all developers become certified hackers.
Why it's wrong here
Certification is not a governance requirement.
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Discontinuing all legacy applications.
Why it's wrong here
This is an operational choice, not a governance practice.
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Establishing and tracking security performance metrics.
Why this is correct
Metrics ensure that the governance program is effective and improving.
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Defining clear security policies and standards.
Why this is correct
Policies establish the foundation for all security activities.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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