ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist — Question 52

Which is one of the PRIMARY goals of providing a framework addressing secure product development life-cycle requirements?

Answer options

• A. Aligned development process
• B. Aligned needs of industrial users
• C. Well-documented security policies and procedures
• D. Defense-in-depth approach to designing

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The primary goal of a secure product development life-cycle framework is to ensure a Defense-in-depth approach to designing, which enhances security at multiple levels. The other options, while important, focus on processes and documentation rather than the fundamental security strategy that encompasses the entire development life-cycle.