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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. Cannot be minimized






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






3. Computer that has duplicate components so it can continue to operate when one of its main components fail






4. 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.






5. When developing an information security program _________________ would help identify the available resources - any gaps and the training requirements for developing resources.






6. Provides strong online authentication.






7. 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.






8. Carries out the technical administration.






9. 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






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






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






12. A risk assessment should be conducted _________________.






13. A Successful risk management should lead to a ________________.






14. __________________________ is of utmost importance. Understanding business objectives is critical in determining the security needs of the organization.






15. Applications cannot access data associated with other apps






16. 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.






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






18. The primary role of the information security manager in the process of information classification within the organization.






19. Uses security metrics to measure the performance of the information security program.






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






21. Addresses strengths - weaknesses - opportunities and threats. Although useful - a SWOT analysis is not as effective a tool.






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






23. Would reduce the possibility of an individual accidentally pressing the power button on a device - thereby turning off the device.






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






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






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






27. New security ulnerabilities should be managed through a ________________.






28. Someone who uses email as a vehicle for extortion; send company threatening emails indicating they will expose confidential information - exploit security launch - etc.






29. Inject malformed input.






30. It is important to achieve ____________________ - and obtain inputs from various organizational entities since security needs to be aligned to the needs of the organization.






31. Oversees the overall classification management of the information.






32. 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






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






34. 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.






35. There is a time lag between the time when a security vulnerability is first published - and the time when a patch is delivered. - The best protection is to _____________________ until a patch is installed.






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






37. Because past performance is a strong predictor of future performance - _______________________ best prevents attacks from originating within an organization.






38. 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.






39. 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. .






40. 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.






41. Attackers who exploit weak application authentication controls can ___________________ and this has little to do with cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.






42. 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.






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






44. Occurs when the electrical supply drops






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






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






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






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






49. The job of the information security officer on a management team is to ___________________.






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