CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
You are implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. You need to ensure that container images are scanned for vulnerabilities before they are promoted to production. Which tool integration is most effective for this stage?
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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Use the Jenkins Snyk Security plugin to trigger a scan during the image build step.
Integrating a tool like Anchore or Snyk directly into the Jenkins pipeline allows for blocking builds that contain known critical vulnerabilities.
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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Configure a post-deployment notification to Slack using a webhook.
Why it's wrong here
Notifications alert staff but do not prevent the insecure deployment.
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Manually verify image signatures using Docker Content Trust after deployment.
Why it's wrong here
Manual verification is not scalable and occurs after the risk has been introduced.
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Enable Jenkins 'Build periodically' to scan images in the registry.
Why it's wrong here
Periodic scanning is reactive, not a preventative gate in the deployment pipeline.
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Use the Jenkins Snyk Security plugin to trigger a scan during the image build step.
Why this is correct
Snyk enables automated gates that stop deployment if vulnerabilities meet a defined threshold.
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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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