CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
You are designing a secure pipeline using Jenkins. To ensure integrity, what is the best practice for managing build artifacts?
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 digital signatures to verify artifact integrity before deployment.
Digitally signing artifacts ensures that they have not been tampered with between the build stage and deployment, maintaining supply chain integrity.
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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Storing artifacts in a public S3 bucket for easy access.
Why it's wrong here
Public storage exposes artifacts to unauthorized tampering or exposure.
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Deleting build artifacts immediately after the deployment to production.
Why it's wrong here
Artifacts should be retained for auditing and rollback purposes.
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Uploading artifacts to a shared developer network drive.
Why it's wrong here
Shared drives lack granular access control and integrity monitoring.
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Using digital signatures to verify artifact integrity before deployment.
Why this is correct
Signing provides cryptographic proof of the artifact's origin and integrity.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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