CSSLP Practice Question: Secure Software Deployment Operations And Management
You are managing secure deployment for a Java application. You need to ensure that the application runtime does not have excessive permissions. Which runtime security practice is most effective?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure a custom Java Security Manager policy file to restrict access to sensitive system resources.
Principle of least privilege at the runtime level involves using Java Security Managers or container isolation to restrict system calls and file access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Configure a custom Java Security Manager policy file to restrict access to sensitive system resources.
Why this is correct
The Security Manager is the native Java tool for restricting application-level access to system resources.
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Run the Java application as the root user to ensure all permissions are available.
Why it's wrong here
Running as root is a critical security vulnerability.
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Disable the Java Virtual Machine's garbage collection to prevent memory-based attacks.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling garbage collection will cause a denial of service.
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Assign a public IP address to the application server to facilitate remote debugging.
Why it's wrong here
Exposing management interfaces to the internet is a severe security risk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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