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    PracticeCPA®CPA ISC Practice Exam 4Question 56
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Area I: Information SystemsSDLCSecurity by DesignArea I

    CPA · Question 56 · Area I: Information Systems

    An auditor is reviewing the 'System Development Life Cycle' (SDLC). In which phase should security requirements be defined?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Testing

    B.

    Deployment

    C.

    Requirements Analysis / Planning

    D.

    Maintenance

    How to approach this question

    Security by Design = Start at the beginning.

    Full Answer

    C.Requirements Analysis / Planning✓ Correct
    Requirements Analysis / Planning
    Defining security requirements in the initial Requirements/Planning phase ensures 'Security by Design' and avoids costly retrofitting later.

    Common mistakes

    Thinking security is added during testing.
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