CCSP Cloud Application Security Practice Question
Which THREE are key considerations when designing a secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) for cloud applications?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the distinction between activities that are part of the secure development lifecycle (design, code, test) versus operational security tasks (production testing), and candidates mistakenly select 'Security testing in production' because they confuse it with runtime security monitoring or penetration testing.
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Why each option matters
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Static code analysis during development
Static code analysis (SAST) is a key SSDLC practice because it automatically scans source code for security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, buffer overflows) during the development phase, enabling early remediation before code is deployed. This aligns with the 'shift left' principle, reducing the cost and effort of fixing flaws later in the lifecycle.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Static code analysis during development
Why this is correct
Static analysis tools scan code for vulnerabilities without executing it, catching issues early.
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Threat modeling at design phase
Why this is correct
Threat modeling helps identify and mitigate threats early in the design phase.
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Security testing in production
Why it's wrong here
Security testing should be performed in pre-production environments to avoid impacting live systems.
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Using a single cloud provider
Why it's wrong here
Using a single provider is a business or strategic decision, not a security consideration in SSDLC.
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Secure coding standards
Why this is correct
Secure coding standards guide developers to write code that avoids common vulnerabilities.
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