Business objectives and organizational risk appetite are MOST useful inputs to the development of information security:
Correct Answer: D
Question 207
What should an information security manager do NEXT when management does not accept control recommendations resulting from a risk assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Question 208
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to detect security incidents?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation Analyzing security anomalies is the most effective way to detect security incidents, as it involves comparing the current state of the information system and network with the expected or normal state, and identifying any deviations or irregularities that may indicate a security breach or compromise. Security anomalies can be detected by using various tools and techniques, such as security information and event management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), log analysis, network traffic analysis, and behavioral analysis. (From CISM Review Manual 15th Edition) References: CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 181, section 4.3.2.4; CISM: Information Security Incident Management Part 11, section recognize security anomalies.
Question 209
Which of the following provides the linkage to ensure that procedures are correctly aligned with information security policy requirements?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation Standards are the bridge between high-level policy statements and the "how to" detailed formal of procedures. Security metrics and governance would not ensure correct alignment between policies and procedures. Similarly, guidelines are not linkage documents but rather provide suggested guidance on best practices.
Question 210
Which of the following is MOST helpful in determining an organization's current capacity to mitigate risks?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation A capability maturity model (CMM) is a framework that helps organizations assess and improve their processes and capabilities in various domains, such as software development, project management, information security, and others1. A CMM defines a set of levels or stages that represent the degree of maturity or effectiveness of an organization's processes and capabilities in a specific domain. Each level has a set of criteria or characteristics that an organization must meet to achieve that level of maturity. A CMM also provides guidance and best practices on how to progress from one level to another, and how to measure and monitor the performance and improvement of the processes and capabilities2. A CMM is most helpful in determining an organization's current capacity to mitigate risks, because it provides a systematic and objective way to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the organization's processes and capabilities related to risk management. A CMM can help an organization identify the gaps and opportunities for improvement in its risk management practices, and prioritize the actions and resources needed to address them. A CMM can also help an organization benchmark its risk management maturity against industry standards or best practices, and demonstrate its compliance with regulatory or contractual requirements3. The other options are not as helpful as a CMM in determining an organization's current capacity to mitigate risks, because they are either more specific, limited, or dependent on a CMM. A vulnerability assessment is a process of identifying and analyzing the vulnerabilities in an organization's systems, networks, or applications, and their potential impact on the organization's assets, operations, or reputation. A vulnerability assessment can help an organization identify the sources and levels of risk, but it does not provide a comprehensive or holistic view of the organization's risk management maturity or effectiveness4. IT security risk and exposure is a measure of the likelihood and impact of a security breach or incident on an organization's IT assets, operations, or reputation. IT security risk and exposure can help an organization quantify and communicate the level of risk, but it does not provide a framework or guidance on how to improve the organization's risk management processes or capabilities5. A business impact analysis (BIA) is a process of identifying and evaluating the potential effects of a disruption or disaster on an organization's critical business functions, processes, or resources. A BIA can help an organization determine the priorities and requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery, but it does not provide a method or standard for assessing or enhancing the organization's risk management maturity or effectiveness. References = 1: CMMI Institute - What is CMMI? - Capability Maturity Model Integration 2: Capability Maturity Model and Risk Register Integration: The Right ... 3: Performing Risk Assessments of Emerging Technologies - ISACA 4: CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4, Section 4.2 5: CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4, Section 4.3 : CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, Chapter 4, Section 4.4
