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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. 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.






2. 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






3. In biometric systems where the possibility of false rejects is a problem - it may be necessary to reduce sensitivity and thereby increase the number of false accepts.






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






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






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






7. The MOST important component of a privacy policy is: A Privacy policies must contain _______________; they are a high-level management statement of direction. They do not necessarily address warranties - liabilities or geographic coverage - which are






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






9. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






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






11. By definition are not previously known and therefore are undetectable.






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






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






14. Should be determined from the risk assessment results.






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






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






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






18. When mobile equipment is lost or stolen - the ______________________ matters most in determining the impact of the loss.






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






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






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






22. Needs to define the access rules - which is troublesome and error prone in large organizations.






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






24. Provides process needs but not impact.






25. 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






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


27. The starting point for driving management's attention to information security. All other choices will follow the risk assessment.






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






29. An internal review of a web-based application system finds the ability to gain access to all employees' accounts by changing the employee's ID on the URL used for accessing the account. It means _____________.






30. 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.






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






32. Logging as well as monitoring - measuring - auditing - detecting viruses and intrusion.






33. 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.






34. Requires a process to verify that the control process worked as intended. Examples such as dual-control or dual-entry bookkeeping provide verification and assurance that the process operated as intended.






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






39. Occurs when the incoming level






40. n a _________________________ - the annual cost of safeguards is compared with the expected cost of loss. This can then be used to justify a specific control measure.






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






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






43. 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






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






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






46. Provides strong online authentication.






47. Awareness - training and physical security defenses.






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


49. Normally addressed through antivirus and antispyware policies.






50. The PRIMARY goal in developing an information security strategy is to: _________________________.