CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
Which TWO methods are effective in hardening the production environment against 'Zero-Day' vulnerabilities?
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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Implementing granular network segmentation to limit lateral movement.
Defense-in-depth through runtime application self-protection (RASP) and strict network segmentation provides layered security against unknown threats.
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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Implementing granular network segmentation to limit lateral movement.
Why this is correct
Segmentation limits the blast radius of any exploit.
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Disabling all security logging to prevent alert fatigue.
Why it's wrong here
Logging is critical for detecting zero-day exploitation.
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Relying solely on perimeter-based firewalls for security.
Why it's wrong here
Perimeter security is insufficient for internal or zero-day threats.
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Updating the application to the latest version once per year.
Why it's wrong here
Annual updates are insufficient for modern security threats.
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Deploying RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection) agents to monitor and block malicious behavior.
Why this is correct
RASP detects and prevents exploitation at the application level.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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