CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which THREE of the following activities should be included in a Secure Software Lifecycle Management plan?
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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Providing secure coding training to developers.
Risk assessment, secure coding training, and audit logging requirements are all essential management activities in the SDLC.
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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Requiring developers to use only one specific programming language.
Why it's wrong here
Language choice is not a security lifecycle requirement.
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Providing secure coding training to developers.
Why this is correct
Training is a proactive measure for lifecycle management.
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Conducting periodic risk assessments of applications.
Why this is correct
Risk assessment informs the prioritization of security controls.
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Buying insurance for all cyber incidents.
Why it's wrong here
Insurance is risk transfer, not a lifecycle management activity.
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Defining requirements for audit logging and monitoring.
Why this is correct
These are security requirements that must be managed throughout the lifecycle.
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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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