ISC Infrastructure And System Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are essential for a secure Cloud CI/CD pipeline?
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 automated security scanning (SAST/DAST).
Securing the pipeline requires protecting the build environment and ensuring the integrity of the artifacts being deployed.
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 automated security scanning (SAST/DAST).
Why this is correct
This finds vulnerabilities early.
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Using ephemeral, isolated build runners.
Why this is correct
This prevents build environment cross-contamination.
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Manual approval for every single build.
Why it's wrong here
While good for production, it's not a general requirement for the pipeline itself.
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Hardcoding credentials in scripts.
Why it's wrong here
This is a critical security failure.
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Disabling build logs.
Why it's wrong here
Logs are necessary for auditing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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