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Question 16

Following a repotted event, an Information security event ticket has been completed and its priority has been assigned. Then, the event has been evaluated to determine If it is an information security incident, which phase of the incident management has been completed?

A.initial assessment and decision
B.Detection and reporting
C.Evaluation and confirmation

Question 17

A small organization that is implementing an ISMS based on ISO/lEC 27001 has decided to outsource the internal audit function to a third party. Is this acceptable?

A.Yes, outsourcing the internal audit function to a third party is often a better option for small organizations to demonstrate independence and impartiality
B.No, the organizations cannot outsource the internal audit function to a third party because during internal audit, the organization audits its own system
C.No, the outsourcing of the internal audit function may compromise the independence and impartiality of the internal audit team

Correct Answer: A

Explanation
According to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, an internal audit is an audit conducted by the organization itself to evaluate the conformity and effectiveness of its information security management system (ISMS). The standard requires that the internal audit should be performed by auditors who are objective and impartial, meaning that they should not have any personal or professional interest or bias that could influence their judgment or compromise their integrity. The standard also allows the organization to outsource the internal audit function to a third party, as long as the criteria of objectivity and impartiality are met.
Outsourcing the internal audit function to a third party can be a better option for small organizations that may not have enough resources, skills, or experience to perform an internal audit by themselves. By hiring an external auditor, the organization can benefit from the following advantages:
The external auditor can provide a fresh and independent perspective on the organization's ISMS, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that may not be apparent to the internal staff.
The external auditor can bring in specialized knowledge, expertise, and best practices from other organizations and industries, helping the organization to improve its ISMS and achieve its objectives.
The external auditor can reduce the risk of conflict of interest, bias, or influence that may arise when the internal staff audit their own work or the work of their colleagues.
The external auditor can save the organization time and money by conducting the internal audit more efficiently and effectively, avoiding duplication of work or unnecessary delays.
Therefore, outsourcing the internal audit function to a third party is acceptable and often preferable for small organizations that are implementing an ISMS based on ISO/IEC 27001.
References:
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements, Clause 9.2, Internal audit ISO/IEC 27007:2023, Information technology - Security techniques - Guidelines for information security management systems auditing PECB, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Course, Module 12, Internal audit A Complete Guide to an ISO 27001 Internal Audit - Sprinto

Question 18

Which option below should be addressed in an information security policy?

A.The complexity of information security processes and their interactions
B.Actions to be performed after an information security incident
C.Legal and regulatory obligations imposed upon the organization

Question 19

Scenario 4: TradeB. a commercial bank that has just entered the market, accepts deposits from its clients and offers basic financial services and loans for investments. TradeB has decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 Having no experience of a management [^system implementation, TradeB's top management contracted two experts to direct and manage the ISMS implementation project.
First, the project team analyzed the 93 controls of ISO/IEC 27001 Annex A and listed only the security controls deemed applicable to the company and their objectives Based on this analysis, they drafted the Statement of Applicability. Afterward, they conducted a risk assessment, during which they identified assets, such as hardware, software, and networks, as well as threats and vulnerabilities, assessed potential consequences and likelihood, and determined the level of risks based on three nonnumerical categories (low, medium, and high). They evaluated the risks based on the risk evaluation criteria and decided to treat only the high risk category They also decided to focus primarily on the unauthorized use of administrator rights and system interruptions due to several hardware failures by establishing a new version of the access control policy, implementing controls to manage and control user access, and implementing a control for ICT readiness for business continuity Lastly, they drafted a risk assessment report, in which they wrote that if after the implementation of these security controls the level of risk is below the acceptable level, the risks will be accepted Based on scenario 4, what type of assets were identified during risk assessment?

A.Supporting assets
B.Primary assets
C.Business assets

Question 20

An employee of the organization accidentally deleted customers' data stored in the database. What is the impact of this action?

A.Information is not accessible when required
B.Information is modified in transit
C.Information is not available to only authorized users

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