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CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

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1. 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.






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






3. 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. .






4. 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 _____________.






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






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






7. 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.






8. Occurs when the electrical supply drops






9. 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.






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






11. Inject malformed input.






12. Accesses a computer or network illegally






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






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






15. The data owner is responsible for _______________________.






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






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






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






19. Responsible for securing the information.






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






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






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






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






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






25. Should be determined from the risk assessment results.






26. 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.






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






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






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






30. Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally






31. A tool to be used in internal control assessment. KRI setup presents a threshold to alert management when controls are being compromised in business processes. This is a control tool rather than a maturity model support tool.






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






33. 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.






34. The risk that controls may not prevent/detect an incident with a measure of control effectiveness.






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. Cannot be minimized






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Are not infallible. When tuning the solution - one has to adjust the sensitivity level to give preference either to false reject rate (type I error rate) where the system will be more prone to err denying access to a valid user or erring and allowing






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






50. 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.