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A newly appointed CISO inherits a security function widely regarded by the business as an obstacle to delivery. Which action will MOST improve the function's effectiveness over the following year?
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Information Security Governance
10 questions in topicGovernance structures and reporting lines, security strategy and desired state, policy hierarchy, roles and ownership, the business case for security, culture, and professional ethics.
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The board asks the CISO whether the enterprise is 'secure enough'. Which response BEST reflects sound governance?
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An enterprise has an approved security strategy, an executive sponsor, and adequate funding, yet initiatives repeatedly stall in delivery. Which cause is MOST likely?
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Two business units interpret the same security standard differently, each believing itself compliant. What does this MOST directly indicate?
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A CISO reporting to the CIO is repeatedly asked to soften findings before they reach the risk committee. Which action is MOST appropriate?
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An enterprise's security policy has been approved by the board but not translated into standards or procedures. What is the MOST significant consequence?
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During budget planning the CFO asks why the security budget should grow when the enterprise has had no breaches. Which response is MOST appropriate?
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An enterprise formally documents that the business owns security risk, yet in practice every security decision is escalated to the CISO. Which is the MOST likely underlying cause?
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Which situation represents the MOST serious weakness in an otherwise mature security governance structure?
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An enterprise operating in a lightly regulated sector adopts the security requirements of a heavily regulated one. Which concern is MOST significant?