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






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






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






4. Responsible for securing the information.






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






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






7. Information security architecture should always be _______________________. Alignment with IT plans or industry and security best practices is secondary by comparison.






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






9. 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






10. Occurs after the risk assessment process - it does not measure it.






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






12. 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.






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






14. Only valid if assets have first been identified and appropriately valued.






15. Oversees the overall classification management of the information.






16. A risk assessment should be conducted _________________.






17. Culture has a significant impact on how information security will be implemented in a ______________________.






18. 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.






19. Provides strong online authentication.






20. Useful but only with regard to specific technical skills.






21. Adherence to local regulations must always be the priority. _______________________ is the most effective compromise in this situation.






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. Accesses a computer or network illegally






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






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






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






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






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






34. Programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter a computer's operations






35. Cannot be minimized






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






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






38. ecurity design flaws require a ____________________.






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






40. Normally addressed through antivirus and antispyware policies.






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. 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






48. A process that helps organizations manipulate important knowledge that is part of the orgs. memory






49. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






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