Which of the following sources is MOST useful when planning a business-aligned information security program?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation A business-aligned information security program is one that supports the organization's business objectives and aligns the information security strategy with the business functions. A business impact analysis (BIA) is a process that identifies the critical business processes, assets, and functions of an organization, and assesses their potential impact in the event of a disruption or loss. A BIA helps to prioritize the information security requirements and controls that are needed to protect the organization's critical assets and functions from various threats and risks. Therefore, a BIA is one of the most useful sources when planning a business-aligned information security program. References = CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 254; CISM Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Database - 12 Month Subscription, QID 229.The most useful source when planning a business-aligned information security program is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). A BIA is a process of identifying and evaluating the potential effects of disruptions to an organization's operations, and helps to identify the security controls and measures that should be implemented to reduce the impact of those disruptions. The BIA should include an assessment of the organization's information security posture, including its security policies, risk register, and enterprise architecture. With this information, organizations can develop an information security program that is aligned to the organization's business objectives.
Question 237
Which of the following should an information security manager do FIRST upon learning that some security hardening settings may negatively impact future business activity?
Correct Answer: A
Security hardening is the process of applying security configuration settings to systems and software to reduce their attack surface and improve their resistance to threats1. Security hardening settings are based on industry standards and best practices, such as the CIS Benchmarks2, which provide recommended security configurations for various software applications, operating systems, and network devices. However, security hardening settings may not always be compatible with the business requirements and objectives of an organization, and may negatively impact the functionality, performance, or usability of the systems and software3. Therefore, before applying any security hardening settings, an information security manager should perform a risk assessment to evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of the settings, and to identify and prioritize the risks associated with them. A risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the risks that an organization faces, and determining the appropriate risk responses. A risk assessment helps the information security manager to balance the security and business needs of the organization, and to communicate the risk level and impact to the relevant stakeholders. A risk assessment should be performed first, before taking any other actions, such as reducing security hardening settings, informing business management of the risk, or documenting a security exception, because it provides the necessary information and justification for making informed and rational decisions. References = 1: Basics of the CIS Hardening Guidelines | RSI Security 2: CIS Baseline Hardening and Security Configuration Guide | CalCom 3: CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 121 : CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 122 : CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 145 : CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 146 : CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, page 147
Question 238
To justify the need to invest in a forensic analysis tool, an information security manager should FIRST:
Correct Answer: D
Any investment must be reviewed to determine whether it is cost effective and supports the organizational strategy. It is important to review the features and functionalities provided by such a tool, and to provide examples of situations where the tool would be useful, but that comes after substantiating the investment and return on investment to the organization.
Question 239
Which of the following would help management determine the resources needed to mitigate a risk to the organization?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The business impact analysis (BIA) determines the possible outcome of a risk and is essential to determine the appropriate cost of control. The risk analysis process provides comprehensive data, but does not determine definite resources to mitigate the risk as does the BIA. The risk management balanced scorecard is a measuring tool for goal attainment. A risk-based audit program is used to focus the audit process on the areas of greatest importance to the organization.
Question 240
To integrate security into system development fie cycle (SDLC) processes, an organization MUST ensure that security.
