ISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) TotalTester Practice Exam

Product Overview

Prepare for the ISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) exam with TotalTester practice tests. These 325 questions mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam. So you can rehearse under exam conditions and find your weak areas well before test day.

CSSLP covers security across the whole software development lifecycle, from requirements through supply chain. Questions ask what a software security professional should do at each stage. Get certified the best way, the TotalTester way.

• Applies to the current ISC2 CSSLP exam outline, effective 15 September 2023
• Includes 325 practice test questions with hints, study references, and explanations
• Covers all eight CSSLP domains
• Single-user, one-year license
• Runs on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported)

Certification Alignment

The CSSLP exam contains 125 questions and runs three hours. This question bank maps to all eight domains, weighted as ISC2 weights them.

• Secure Software Concepts (12%) — core concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication and nonrepudiation, plus security design principles including least privilege and defense in depth
• Secure Software Lifecycle Management (11%) — managing security within a development methodology, security standards and documentation, metrics, decommissioning, and integrated risk management
• Secure Software Requirements (13%) — functional and non-functional security requirements, compliance and privacy requirements, data classification, misuse cases, and third-party vendor requirements
• Secure Software Architecture and Design (15%) — security architecture, secure interface design, reusable technologies, threat modeling, and architectural risk assessment
• Secure Software Implementation (14%) — secure coding practices, input validation, code analysis for security risks, third-party component integration, and security during the build process
• Secure Software Testing (14%) — security testing strategy, test cases, fuzzing and penetration testing, tracking security errors, and securing test data
• Secure Software Deployment, Operations, Maintenance (11%) — operational risk analysis, secure release and configuration, continuous monitoring, incident response, and patch and vulnerability management
• Secure Software Supply Chain (10%) — supply chain risk management, third-party software analysis, pedigree and provenance, and supplier security requirements

Secure Software Architecture and Design is the heaviest domain at 15 percent. Together, the four build-phase domains of requirements, design, implementation, and testing account for 56 percent of the exam.

Career Impact

CSSLP is a specialist credential for people who build software rather than defend networks. So it suits developers, architects, and the managers who own application security.

• Suits roles such as Application Security Engineer, Software Security Architect, Secure Software Developer, and DevSecOps Engineer
• Also fits QA leads, project managers, and security managers accountable for software risk
• Approved by the U.S. Department of Defense under DoDM 8140.03
• Accredited by ANAB to the ISO/IEC 17024 standard
• Complements CISSP by proving depth in software security specifically

Learning Outcomes

The TotalTester question bank checks your readiness across the full CSSLP exam outline.

• Applying core security concepts and design principles to software
• Managing security within Agile, waterfall, and other development methodologies
• Defining security, compliance, privacy, and data classification requirements
• Designing secure architecture and performing threat modeling
• Adhering to secure coding practices and analyzing code for security risks
• Planning and running security testing, from fuzzing to penetration tests
• Releasing, monitoring, and maintaining software securely in production
• Managing software supply chain risk, including third-party and open-source components

Prerequisites

ISC2 requires four years of cumulative paid full-time software development lifecycle experience in one or more of the eight CSSLP domains. Three years qualifies instead if you hold a four-year degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

TotalTester is assessment software rather than a course. So use it alongside or after your study material, to find weak areas and rehearse exam conditions before you book the exam.

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TotalTester Features

TotalTester practice test questions mirror the multiple-choice questions on the real exam. You control how you study, and the software tracks how you improve.

Testing Modes

• Practice Mode: tests with hints and study references
• Exam Mode: just like the real thing, no help, just you and the questions
• Results graded by topic for easy review

Customized Tests

• Filter questions by exam objectives
• Choose whether or not to include hints and study references
• Choose the number of questions on your practice test
• Set your own time limit

Test History

• See the date you took each test
• View final score for each test
• See the number of questions answered correctly by objective
• Review each question, see your answer, the correct answer, and explanations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the CSSLP TotalTester?

This product includes 325 practice test questions aligned to the ISC2 CSSLP exam outline. Practice Mode adds hints and study references, while Exam Mode simulates the real thing. All content lives in the Total Seminars Training Hub.

How much experience do I need for CSSLP?

ISC2 requires four years of paid full-time software development lifecycle experience in one or more of the eight domains. A relevant four-year degree reduces that to three years.

How long do I have access?

You have one year of access from the date of purchase.

What devices can I use?

Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported). So you need a laptop or desktop rather than a phone or tablet.

Is this aligned to the latest exam version?

Yes. The question bank aligns to the CSSLP exam outline effective 15 September 2023 and covers all eight domains, from Secure Software Concepts through Secure Software Supply Chain.

How many questions are on the real CSSLP exam?

The CSSLP exam contains 125 questions and you have three hours to complete it. ISC2 delivers it at Pearson VUE test centers.

Can I use this for classroom or multi-user training?

Single-user licenses cover individual use only. Therefore, they are not valid for classroom instruction. For volume licensing, call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?

You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately. A second email then arrives with your Total Seminars Training Hub login. Most customers get access within minutes. If nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• An email confirming your order.
• A second email with your login for the Total Seminars Training Hub.
• One year of access from the date of purchase.
• TotalTester runs on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported).
• Questions? Contact support@totalsem.com.