ISC Infrastructure And System Security Practice Question
An organization is using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deploy resources. How can they ensure that developers do not introduce insecure configurations?
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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Automated Policy-as-Code scanning in the CI/CD pipeline.
Integrating automated policy-as-code tools (e.g., Checkov, Open Policy Agent) into the CI/CD pipeline enables automatic detection of misconfigurations before deployment.
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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Only allow senior architects to deploy resources.
Why it's wrong here
This creates a bottleneck and is not scalable.
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Relying on developers to perform self-audits.
Why it's wrong here
Developer self-audit is not a reliable security control.
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Automated Policy-as-Code scanning in the CI/CD pipeline.
Why this is correct
This provides early, consistent, and scalable security validation.
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Manual code review of all commits.
Why it's wrong here
Manual review is slow and error-prone; automated policy is better.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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