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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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1. The information security manager needs to prioritize the controls based on ________________________.






2. Has full responsibility over data.






3. To identify known vulnerabilities based on common misconfigurations and missing updates.






4. The _____________________ should be the person with the decision-making power in the department deriving the most benefit from the asset.






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






6. Should be performed to identify the risk and determine needed controls.






7. BEST option to improve accountability for a system administrator is to _____________________.






8. Involves the correction of software weaknesses and would necessarily follow change management procedures.






9. Warranted in circumstances where compliance may be difficult or impossible and the risk of noncompliance is outweighed by the benefits.






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

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11. Ultimately responsible for all that happens in the organization. The others are not individually liable for failures of security in the organization.






12. Effective and efficient in large user communities because it controls system access by the roles defined for groups of users. Users are assigned to the various roles and the system controls the access based on those roles.






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






14. Company or person you believe will not send a virus-infect file knowingly






15. Can be used to detect an external attack but would not help in authenticating a user attempting to connect.






16. Allows you to use field security personnel as security missionaries or ambassadors to spread the security awareness message. It allows security administrators to be more responsive.






17. It is more efficient to establish a ___________________for locations that must meet specific requirements.






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






19. Should PRIMARILY be based on regulatory and legal requirements.






20. A trusted third party that attests to the identity of the signatory - and reliance will be a function of the level of trust afforded the CA.






21. 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.






22. The risk that has been assumed by a third party and may not necessarily be equal to the minimal form of residual risk.






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






24. When the ________________ is more than the cost of the risk - the risk should be accepted.






25. Oversees the overall classification management of the information.






26. An organization without any formal information security program should start with _______________________ because the implementation should be based on those security requirements.






27. 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.






28. 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






29. Should be determined from the risk assessment results.






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






31. Most effective in protecting classified data that have been encrypted to prevent disclosure and transmission outside the organization's network.






32. Occurs when the electrical supply drops






33. An effective tool but primarily focuses on malicious code from external sources - and only for those applications that are online.






34. Provides process needs but not impact.






35. 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.






36. Will associate data access with the role performed by an individual - thus restricting access to data required to perform the individual's tasks.






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






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






39. May show the performance result of the security related activities; however - the result is interpreted in terms of money and extends to multiple facets of security initiatives.






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






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






42. Program that copies itself repeatedly - using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network






43. To determine sensitivity of assets in terms of risk to the business operation so that proportional countermeasures can be effectively implemented.






44. Can be a standalone driver for an information security governance measure. No further analysis nor justification is required since the entity has no choice in the regulatory requirements.






45. provides the most effective protection of data on mobile devices.






46. Lists only the vulnerabilities inherent in the information asset that can attract threats. It does not consider the value of the asset and the impact of perceived threats on the value.






47. The MOST effective way to ensure network users are aware of their responsibilities to comply with an organization's security requirements is - ______________ would appear every time the user logs on - and the user would be required to read and agree






48. Will prevent unauthorized access to the laptop even when the laptop is lost or stolen.






49. Utility program that detects and protects a personal computer from unauthorized intrusions






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