CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
Which TWO aspects of the software deployment process directly impact the 'Confidentiality' of the application data?
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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The use of secure vaulting mechanisms for application secrets and keys.
Data encryption during transit and the management of secrets are critical for maintaining confidentiality.
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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The speed at which the deployment occurs.
Why it's wrong here
Speed impacts availability but not confidentiality.
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The number of instances deployed in the auto-scaling group.
Why it's wrong here
Scaling impacts availability and cost.
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The use of secure vaulting mechanisms for application secrets and keys.
Why this is correct
Secrets management prevents unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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The color scheme used in the application UI.
Why it's wrong here
UI design does not affect confidentiality.
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Enforcing TLS/SSL for all data in transit between components.
Why this is correct
Encryption in transit prevents eavesdropping.
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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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