ISC Systems Security Engineering Foundations Practice Question
An organization is adopting a DevSecOps model. To ensure security engineering principles are met, which tool should be integrated into the CI/CD pipeline to automate the detection of vulnerabilities in proprietary code during the 'Build' stage?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools analyze source code for security vulnerabilities without executing the code, making them ideal for the build stage.
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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SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
Why this is correct
SAST tools are designed to scan source code during the build process.
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DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
Why it's wrong here
DAST requires a running application, usually performed in the testing stage.
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IDS (Intrusion Detection System)
Why it's wrong here
IDS detects network-level threats, not code vulnerabilities.
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SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
Why it's wrong here
SIEM is for log monitoring, not code analysis.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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