ISC Systems Lifecycle Management Practice Question
Which TWO techniques are effective for securing the software supply chain?
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 dependency vulnerability scanning
Supply chain security is best achieved by signing artifacts to prevent tampering and using vulnerability scanners to detect known issues in 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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Restricting internet access to all developers
Why it's wrong here
This hinders productivity and does not secure the software code itself.
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Automated dependency vulnerability scanning
Why this is correct
Scanners like Snyk or OWASP Dependency-Check identify vulnerabilities in open-source libraries.
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Cryptographic signing of build artifacts
Why this is correct
Signing ensures that the code has not been tampered with since the build.
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Avoiding all code reviews
Why it's wrong here
Code reviews are a fundamental security practice.
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Using only software written in-house
Why it's wrong here
This is not feasible; dependencies are necessary for modern software development.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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