ISC Risk Management Practice Question
When integrating risk management with the SDLC, which activity represents the most effective 'Shift-Left' approach to mitigate design-level risk?
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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Threat Modeling
Threat modeling during the design phase identifies architectural risks before code is written.
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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Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Why it's wrong here
Occurs after code is written.
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Threat Modeling
Why this is correct
Threat modeling is the gold standard for identifying design risks early.
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Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Why it's wrong here
DAST occurs late in the SDLC.
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Penetration Testing
Why it's wrong here
Occurs post-deployment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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