CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Training

🧩The CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) certification from (ISC)² is designed for professionals who already have hands-on experience in software development and security.

🧩 🔹 Domain 1: Secure Software Concepts (10%) Focus: Foundational security principles applied to software development. Key Topics: Core security concepts (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation) Software assurance and trustworthiness The importance of integrating security early in the SDLC Common software vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CWE, CVE) Security governance, policies, and compliance Threat modeling and risk assessment fundamentals 🔹 Domain 2: Secure Software Requirements (14%) Focus: Gathering and defining security and privacy requirements. Key Topics: Identifying and validating security requirements Regulatory and compliance considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27034) Security requirement traceability and documentation Threat and risk modeling during requirements analysis Integrating privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles 🔹 Domain 3: Secure Software Architecture and Design (14%) Focus: Designing secure software systems and architectures. Key Topics: Secure design principles (least privilege, defense in depth, fail-safe defaults, secure defaults) Architecture risk assessment and modeling Secure design patterns and frameworks Avoiding common design flaws (buffer overflows, injection, insecure APIs) Security architecture for web, cloud, and mobile environments Secure third-party and open-source component integration 🔹 Domain 4: Secure Software Implementation (14%) Focus: Secure coding and development best practices. Key Topics: Secure coding standards (OWASP, SEI CERT, ISO/IEC 27034) Static and dynamic code analysis Input validation and error handling Code review and peer review processes Use of secure APIs and libraries Cryptography fundamentals in code (encryption, key management) Preventing common implementation-level vulnerabilities 🔹 Domain 5: Secure Software Testing (14%) Focus: Testing software to detect and mitigate security flaws. Key Topics: Security testing methods (static, dynamic, fuzz, and penetration testing) Test data management and test case design for security Vulnerability scanning and remediation processes Integration of security testing into DevOps (DevSecOps) pipelines Secure test environments and tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST) Verification and validation of software security controls 🔹 Domain 6: Secure Lifecycle Management (11%) Focus: Managing and maintaining security across the software lifecycle. Key Topics: Integration of security in Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD processes Secure configuration management and version control Patch management and vulnerability tracking Change management and impact analysis Software assurance metrics and continuous improvement Managing legacy systems securely 🔹 Domain 7: Software Deployment, Operations, and Maintenance (12%) Focus: Ensuring software remains secure after deployment. Key Topics: Secure release management and deployment processes Environment hardening and configuration baselines Logging, monitoring, and auditing for security events Secure update and rollback procedures Incident response and recovery processes Security service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance validation 🔹 Domain 8: Supply Chain and Software Acquisition (11%) Focus: Managing third-party risks and securing software supply chains. Key Topics: Vendor and third-party risk assessment Secure software acquisition policies and processes Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and supply chain transparency Managing open-source and third-party component security Licensing and intellectual property considerations Outsourcing and procurement risk management

Feature Details Exam Name Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Exam Duration 🕐 4 hours (240 minutes) Number of Questions 125 multiple-choice questions Question Type Multiple-choice (single-best answer) Passing Score 700 out of 1000 points Delivery Method Computer-Based Testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers Languages Available English, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified)

❌ No — The CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) is not directly aligned with Splunk certification exams.

Total Exam Time: 4 hours (240 minutes) Number of Questions: 125 multiple-choice questions Question Format: Multiple-choice (single best answer) Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 points Delivery Method: Computer-Based Testing (CBT) through Pearson VUE test centers Language: English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese