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CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Occurs when the incoming level






2. Lists only the threats that the information asset is exposed to. It does not consider the value of the asset and impact of the threat on the value.






3. When reporting an incident to senior management - the initial information to be communicated should include an explanation of _____________________ A summary of security logs would be too technical to report to senior management. An analysis of the i






4. The MOST useful way to describe the objectives in the information security strategy is through ______________________.

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5. The weakest link in security implementation - and awareness would reduce this risk. Through security awareness and training programs - individual employees can be informed and sensitized on various security policies and other security topics - thus e






6. The risk that remains after putting into place an effective risk management program; therefore - acceptable risk is achieved when this amount is minimized.






7. Ensure that transmitted information can be attributed to the named sender.






8. Program that hides within or looks like a legit program






9. Oversees the overall classification management of the information.






10. Someone who uses the internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons






11. On a company's e-commerce web site - a good legal statement regarding data privacy should include a statement regarding what the company will ___________________.






12. Primarily reduce risk and are most effective for the protection of information assets.






13. Senior management commitment and support for information security can BEST be obtained through presentations that ____________________.






14. The most fundamental evaluation criteria for the appropriate selection of any security technology is ________________________.






15. Most effective in providing reasonable assurance of physical access compliance to an unmanned server room controlled with biometric devices.






16. Potentially damaging computer program that affects - or infects a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works






17. A notice that guarantees a user or a web site is legitimate






18. Most effective for evaluating the degree to which information security objectives are being met.






19. All within the responsibility of the information security manager.






20. The most important characteristic of good security policies is that they be ____________________.






21. Information security governance models are highly dependent on the _____________________.






22. The MAIN reason why _______________ is important to a successful information security program is because classification determines the appropriate level of protection to the asset.






23. Provides process needs but not impact.






24. Awareness - training and physical security defenses.






25. The best measure and will involve reviewing the entire source code to detect all instances of back doors.






26. It is easier to manage and control a _________________.






27. An information security manager has to impress upon the human resources department the need for _____________________.






28. A repository of historical data organized by subject to support decision makers in the org






29. Whenever personal data are transferred across national boundaries; ________________________ are required.






30. Without _____________________ - there cannot be accountability.






31. Same intent as a cracker but does not have the technical skills and knowledge






32. The best indicator of the level of compliance with the service level agreement ( SLA ) data confidentiality clauses.






33. The most critical process for deciding which part of the information system/business process should be given prioritization in case of a security incident.It provides results - such as impact from a security incident and required response times.






34. A function of the session keys distributed by the PKI.






35. A method for analyzing and reducing a relational database to its most streamlined form






36. Has to be integrated into the requirements of every software application's design.






37. The security manager would be most concerned with whether _____________________ than the cost of adding additional controls.






38. Provides an additional security mechanism over and above that provided by passwords alone. This is frequently used by mobile users needing to establish connectivity to a corporate network.






39. _______________ of the organization have the responsibility of ensuring information systems security this can include indirect personnel such as physical security personnel.






40. The MOST important element of the request for proposal (RFP) ro assess the maturity level of the organization's information security management is _______________________.






41. The first step in a risk analysis process to determine the impact to the organization - which is the ultimate goal.






42. The best strategy for risk management is to ___________________- as this will take into account the organization's appetite for risk and the fact that it would not be practical to eliminate all risk.






43. Provide metrics to which outsourcing firms can be held accountable.






44. Risk assessment is a very important process for the ___________________. Risk assessment provides information on the likelihood of occurrence of security incidence and assists in the selection of countermeasures - but not in the prioritization.






45. The MOST important element of an information security strategy.






46. Attackers who exploit flawed ___________________________________ can sniff network traffic and crack keys to gain unauthorized access to information.






47. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






48. From a security standpoint - _______________________ is one of the most important topics that should be included in the contract with third-party service provider.

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49. Should be a standard requirement for the service provider.






50. S small warehouse - designed for the end-user needs in a strategic business unit