CSSLP Secure Software Lifecycle Management Practice Question
You are utilizing GitHub Actions for CI/CD and need to prevent secrets from being committed to the repository. Which approach is most effective for a DevSecOps workflow?
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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Enabling 'Secret scanning' and 'Push protection' in the repository settings.
The 'secret scanning' feature in GitHub automatically detects patterns associated with secrets and prevents them from being pushed or alerts the user if they are committed.
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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Enabling 'Secret scanning' and 'Push protection' in the repository settings.
Why this is correct
These features specifically identify and block secrets in real-time.
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Writing a custom shell script to grep all files for common regex patterns.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, native features are more robust and maintained by the provider.
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Relying on developers to manually check for secrets before every push.
Why it's wrong here
Human error remains a primary cause of secret exposure.
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Configuring an external firewall to block all traffic containing API keys.
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls do not inspect code commits for secrets effectively.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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