CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
Which TWO security monitoring strategies should be implemented to secure an application during its operational 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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Implement centralized log aggregation with automated alerting for security events.
Log monitoring and egress filtering are essential for detecting and containing active threats in production.
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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Share all internal server IP addresses in the public DNS records.
Why it's wrong here
This exposes internal topology to attackers.
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Implement centralized log aggregation with automated alerting for security events.
Why this is correct
Centralized logging is required for observability and incident response.
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Enforce strict egress filtering policies to block communication with unknown IP addresses.
Why this is correct
Egress filtering prevents command-and-control communication.
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Permit all inbound traffic on port 80 to ensure maximum availability.
Why it's wrong here
Allowing all traffic on port 80 is insecure.
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Disable all egress traffic from the application servers to prevent data exfiltration.
Why it's wrong here
Total egress blocking breaks legitimate functionality; granular filtering is required.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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