ISC Systems Security Engineering Foundations Practice Question
When evaluating a system's resilience to 'Supply Chain Attacks', what is the most important engineering practice to implement?
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 a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) allows organizations to track and manage the components in their software, facilitating the identification of vulnerable third-party dependencies.
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 a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Why this is correct
SBOMs are critical for identifying vulnerable upstream dependencies.
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Limiting the number of developers
Why it's wrong here
This does not address external supply chain threats.
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Enforcing password complexity
Why it's wrong here
This does not mitigate supply chain risks.
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Using only open-source software
Why it's wrong here
Open-source software also carries supply chain risks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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