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CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The MOST important element of the request for proposal (RFP) ro assess the maturity level of the organization's information security management is _______________________.






2. Oversees the overall classification management of the information.






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






4. In order to highlight to management the importance of network security - the security manager should FIRST _______________.






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






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






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






8. Any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware - software - data - information - or processing capability






9. Used to understand the flow of one process into another.






10. Scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email message that attempts to obtain your personal and financial information






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






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






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






14. 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






15. The risk that controls may not prevent/detect an incident with a measure of control effectiveness.






16. 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






17. Residual risk is unmanaged - i.e. - inherent risk which remains uncontrolled. This is key to the organization's _____________ and is the amount of residual risk that a business is living with that affects its viability.






18. 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.






19. Has full responsibility over data.






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






25. A risk assessment should be conducted _________________.






26. The best measure for preventing the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.






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






28. The most relevant piece of information to include in a cost-benefit analysis of a two-factor authentication system - it would establish a cost baseline and it must be considered for the full life cycle of the control. .






29. The BEST way to justify the implementation of a _____________________ is to use a business case. Return on investment (ROI) would only provide the costs needed to preclude specific risks - and would not provide other indirect benefits such as process






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






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






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






33. In assessing the degree to which an organization may be affected by new privacy legislation - information security management should first _____________________.






34. A key indicator of performance measurement.






35. When considering the value of assets ______________________ would give the information security manager the MOST objective basis for measurement of value delivery in information security governance






36. Awareness - training and physical security defenses.






37. Responsible for assigning user entitlements and approving access to the systems for which they are responsible.






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






39. Results in greater uniformity and better adherence to security policies. It is generally less expensive to administer due to the economies of scale. However - turnaround can be slower due to the lack of alignment with business units.






40. Legal document to be signed by all employees - suppliers etc before they 'touch' the organization - to protect the organization's intellectual property.






41. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






42. Determined by the business risk - i.e. - the potential impact on the business of the loss - corruption or disclosure of information. It must be applied to information in all forms - both electronic and physical (paper) - and should be applied by the






43. Awareness training would most likely result in any attempted ____________ being challenged by the authorized employee






44. Risk should be reduced to a level that an organization _____________.






45. 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.






46. Also required to guarantee fulfillment of laws and regulations of the organization and - therefore - the information security manager will be obligated to comply with the law.






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






48. The _____________________is a severe omission and will greatly increase information security risk. Presents the GREATEST information security risk for an organization with multiple - but small - domestic processing locations






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






50. When defining the information classification policy - the ___________________ need to be identified.