Domain 8: Software Development Security

CISSP · this domain is approximately 10.0% of the exam · 0 practice questions.

Software Development Security addresses how security principles and controls are integrated into the software development lifecycle rather than bolted on after deployment. The CISSP exam tests knowledge of secure coding practices, code review techniques, software development models, and database security. Candidates must understand how vulnerabilities are introduced during design and coding phases and how to apply countermeasures at each stage. This domain reflects the ISC2 principle that developers and security professionals share responsibility for building trustworthy software.

Practice questions from this domain

The full CISSP bank includes 553 questions across every domain, each with a verified answer and a written explanation.