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CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

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1. Occurs when the incoming level






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






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






4. _________________________ will allow the information security manager to prioritize the remedial measures and provide a means to convey a sense of urgency to management.






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






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






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






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






9. Helps to define the minimum acceptable security that will be implemented to protect the information resources in accordance with the respective criticality levels.






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






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






12. btaining senior management support for establishing a warm site can BEST be accomplished by ____________________ - including a cost-benefit analysis - will be most persuasive to management. A risk assessment may be included in the business case - but






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






14. Provides strong online authentication.






15. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






16. Should PRIMARILY be based on regulatory and legal requirements.






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






18. It is easier to manage and control a _________________.






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






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






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






22. May show the performance result of the security related activities; however - the result is interpreted in terms of money and extends to multiple facets of security initiatives.






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






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






25. Change management controls the _____________________. This is often the point at which a weakness will be introduced.






26. Accesses a computer or network illegally






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






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






29. A function of the session keys distributed by the PKI.






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






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






32. Awareness - training and physical security defenses.






33. Focuses on identifying vulnerabilities.






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. The BEST justification to convince management to invest in an information security program is that doing so would _________________.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. Reducing risk to a level too small to measure is _______________.






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






48. Would protect against spoofing an internal address but would not provide strong authentication.






49. 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.






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

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