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CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter a computer's operations






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


3. The MOST important element of an information security strategy.






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






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






6. 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.






7. Lists only the threats that the information asset is exposed to. It does not consider the value of the asset and impact of the threat on the value.






8. Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities.






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






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


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






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






13. Provide minimum recommended settings and do not prevent introduction of control weaknesses.'






14. A key indicator of performance measurement.






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. A notice that guarantees a user or a web site is legitimate






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






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






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






25. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






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






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






28. 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






29. Responsible for securing the information.






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






31. Inject malformed input.






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






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






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






35. ecurity design flaws require a ____________________.






36. The first step in a risk analysis process to determine the impact to the organization - which is the ultimate goal.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. Using public key infrastructure (PKI) is currently accepted as the most secure method to _____________.






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






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






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






50. Provides process needs but not impact.