Security Management: Protecting Information Assets

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of security management as defined by the CIA triad?

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Accountability

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Confidentiality

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Integrity

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Availability

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of Security Management as defined by industry best practices?

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Cost-Effectiveness Evaluations

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Risk Assessment and Mitigation

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Incident Response and Management

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Data Classification and Protection

Question 3

In a security management program, which element is crucial for establishing the basis of all security-related activities within an organization?

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A comprehensive and well-defined security policy

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A large team of security professionals

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Significant investment in security equipment and technology

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Delegation of security responsibilities to external vendors

Question 4

What is the main goal of implementing security management measures?

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Protect data and infrastructure from unauthorized access, disclosure, or damage

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Reduce costs and improve efficiency

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Comply with external regulations

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Gain a competitive advantage

Question 5

Which of the following is typically NOT included in an effective security management program?

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Up-to-date antivirus software

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Security policy and standards

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Risk analysis and management

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Incident response plan and procedures

Question 6

What is the core responsibility of security management in an organization's daily operations?

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Protecting information and systems with security measures and controls.

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Ensuring compliance with regulations and avoiding security breach penalties.

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Boosting business productivity and streamlining operations.

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Educating employees on security best practices.

Question 7

Which of the following is a key component of an effective security management program?

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Clearly defined security policies and procedures

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Employing a large security team

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Using the latest security software

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Outsourcing all security responsibilities

Question 8

In a comprehensive security management program, which component is crucial for enabling a swift and coordinated response to security incidents?

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Incident response planning

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Data encryption

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Network security monitoring

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Penetration testing

Question 9

What is the main purpose of a Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP)?

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To create a structured process for detecting and responding to security incidents

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To record all security incidents that happen in an organization

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To find possible threats and weaknesses in an organization's security system

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To do regular security checks and penetration testing

Question 10

Within security management, which crucial component establishes a structured approach to handling security incidents?

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Incident response protocol

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Risk assessment and mitigation strategy

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Employee security awareness training

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Regular security audits and reviews

Question 11

Within an effective incident response plan, which element is vital for coordinating efforts and assigning responsibilities?

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Establishing a clear chain of command

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Implementing a comprehensive vulnerability assessment

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Maintaining a detailed inventory of assets

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Enforcing strict access controls

Question 12

What is the primary objective of security management?

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To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

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To prevent all security breaches.

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To comply with industry regulations and standards.

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To minimize the cost of security measures.

Question 13

What is the primary goal of a security incident response plan?

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Minimize the impact of security incidents

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Prevent security incidents

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Identify and punish those responsible for security incidents

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Enhance an organization's overall security posture

Question 14

In the context of information security, which element is crucial for establishing clear guidelines and expectations regarding information protection within an organization?

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Developing and implementing security policies

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Conducting regular security audits

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Hiring a team of cybersecurity experts

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Purchasing the latest security software

Question 15

What is the primary goal of security management?

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Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets

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Eliminate the risk of cyberattacks

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Comply with all cybersecurity regulations

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Minimize the financial impact of security breaches

Question 16

What is the primary objective of security management in preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information?

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To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, known as the CIA triad

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To completely prevent all security breaches and cyberattacks

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To detect and respond to all security incidents in real-time

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To eliminate all threats to information systems and networks

Question 17

Within the realm of security management, which implementation strategy is widely recognized as the most effective for enforcing a security policy across an organization?

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Establishing a well-defined implementation plan outlining roles and responsibilities

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Issuing a company-wide email announcement

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Conducting training sessions for impacted personnel

Question 18

What is a fundamental pillar of an effective security management program?

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Clearly defined security objectives and goals aligned with the organization's context

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Comprehensive documentation of security controls implemented across the organization

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A dedicated security team solely responsible for enforcing security policies

Question 19

What is a crucial component of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)?

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Centralized logging and correlation of security events

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Implementing security policies and procedures

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Performing regular security audits and assessments

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Offering training and awareness programs for users

Question 20

What is a primary goal of security management in information security?

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Ensure the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) of information

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Eliminate all security breaches and vulnerabilities

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Minimize the cost of implementing security measures

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Ensure compliance with relevant regulations only

Question 21

Which essential component forms the foundation of an effective security management program?

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A comprehensive security policy that defines the organization's security objectives, principles, and guidelines.

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A substantial budget for security measures, aligned with the organization's security requirements and risk profile.

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A skilled team of security professionals whose expertise aligns with the organization's security needs.

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Implementation of security technologies that align with the organization's specific requirements, financial constraints, and risk tolerance.

Question 22

What is the primary responsibility of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in an organization's security management framework?

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Monitor security logs and respond to incidents

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Develop security policies

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Conduct security audits

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Educate employees on security best practices

Question 23

Which element is fundamental to the effectiveness of security auditing?

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Establishing clear audit criteria and objectives

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Conducting regular vulnerability assessments

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Implementing robust security controls

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Providing comprehensive security awareness training

Question 24

What is a primary goal of Risk Management in Security Management?

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Identify and address security vulnerabilities.

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Securely configure systems and apply updates.

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Enforce security policies for compliance.

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Respond to security incidents effectively.

Question 25

Which component is essential for an effective security awareness training program for employees?

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Conducting regular phishing simulations to test employees' susceptibility to phishing attacks

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Implementing strict disciplinary actions for security protocol violations

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Granting employees unlimited access to all company data and systems

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Focusing solely on technical security measures while ignoring the human element

Question 26

What is the main purpose of security management?

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To safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information

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To improve the efficiency and productivity of an organization's IT systems

Question 27

What is the primary objective of Security Management?

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Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.

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Install and configure firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

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Educate users about security best practices.

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Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Question 28

What is the primary goal of a security awareness program?

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Enhance employee understanding of security regulations and best practices.

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Monitor network traffic for potential threats.

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Assess compliance with industry security standards.

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Investigate and resolve security incidents.

Question 29

In Security Management, what's the primary goal of Business Continuity Planning (BCP)?

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Maintain essential business operations without interruption during disruptions.

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Enforce security policies and compliance.

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Identify and manage security risks and vulnerabilities.

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Investigate and respond to security incidents.

Question 30

What is the main goal of risk management in security management?

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Reduce the likelihood of security incidents by proactively addressing potential threats and vulnerabilities.

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Create and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data.

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Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data through robust security measures.

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Quickly detect and respond to security incidents to minimize their impact.

Question 31

What is the main goal of security management?

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To protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction

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To reduce the likelihood of security incidents

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To meet legal and regulatory requirements

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To educate employees about security risks

Question 32

Which elements are essential to a comprehensive security management program?

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Developing and implementing a comprehensive security policy

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Conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate safeguards

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Providing ongoing security awareness training for employees

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Purchasing the most advanced security technologies without considering their relevance

Question 33

What is a key component of an effective security awareness training program for employees?

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Interactive and engaging training content

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Emphasis on technical skills and knowledge

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Mandatory attendance for all employees

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Regular testing of employee knowledge

Question 34

What is a crucial component of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) that allows organizations to promptly identify and respond to security threats?

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Real-time threat detection and response

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Patch management

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Network traffic analysis

Question 35

In Business Continuity Planning (BCP), which component is essential for an organization's recovery and resumption of critical operations after a significant disruption?

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Disaster recovery plan

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Risk assessment

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Incident response plan

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Security policy review

Question 36

What's the main goal of security management in information security?

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Ensure information stays confidential, complete, and accessible

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Manage the security budget wisely

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Carry out security checks and risk assessments

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Train staff on security awareness

Question 37

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How do security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) contribute to assessing the effectiveness of a security management program?

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Security metrics and KPIs provide objective data to measure a security management program's performance against set goals.

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Security metrics and KPIs are primarily used for compliance purposes.

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KPIs alone should determine the effectiveness of a security management program.

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Security metrics and KPIs are only beneficial for large organizations with intricate security systems.

Question 38

How does an organization's risk appetite affect the development of its security policies and procedures?

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Organizations with a lower risk appetite will implement more comprehensive security policies and procedures.

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Risk appetite has no impact on security policy development.

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Organizations with a higher risk appetite will implement more relaxed security measures.

Question 39

To effectively foster a culture of security awareness and responsibility among employees, which strategy is most appropriate?

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Establish a comprehensive security awareness program that actively engages employees and emphasizes their role in protecting the organization

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Conduct mandatory security training sessions only for newly hired employees

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Rely solely on technical security controls without involving employees

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Outsource all security responsibilities to a third-party vendor

Question 40

What is the primary responsibility of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

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Lead and oversee the organization's security strategy

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Ensure compliance with industry regulations

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Manage day-to-day security operations

Question 41

When implementing security measures, how should ethical and legal considerations be addressed in relation to individual privacy rights?

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Evaluate privacy risks thoroughly before implementing security measures.

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Prioritize individual privacy without considering security implications.

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Implement security measures without regard for ethical or legal concerns.

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Ethical and legal considerations are irrelevant in security implementation.

Question 42

The cornerstone principle guiding the design and implementation of an effective security management program is:

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Tailoring security measures to organizational risks and requirements

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Prioritizing data confidentiality over information availability

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Solely relying on industry trends for security implementation

Question 43

Why is security management crucial for protecting information and organizational assets from potential threats and vulnerabilities?

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Security management ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

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Security management is only necessary for large organizations with sensitive data.

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Security management mainly focuses on preventing external threats.

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Security management only concerns protecting technical systems.

Question 44

How do security automation and orchestration enhance security operations?

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They improve efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, allowing teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

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They eliminate the need for human involvement, removing the risk of human error.

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They increase the complexity and difficulty of managing security operations.

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They are only beneficial for large organizations with significant security resources.

Question 45

Explain the importance of patch management in vulnerability management. Describe the types of software patches and outline the steps involved in effective patch management.

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Effective patch management involves identifying vulnerabilities, prioritizing patches, testing patches, and deploying patches promptly.

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Patches are only needed when new software is released.

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Patches can only be applied to operating systems, not applications.

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Organizations with strong security configurations do not require patch management.

Question 46

In hybrid cloud environments, which security concern is particularly significant due to the combination of on-premises and cloud resources?

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Managing access control across different platforms and services

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Ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance

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Protecting against malware and cyber threats

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Maintaining system availability and optimizing performance

Question 47

In an organization's security management program, what is the main purpose of security policies?

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Set overall security goals and guidelines.

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Give step-by-step instructions for security measures.

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Stand alone from other security measures, like standards.

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Apply only to employees in technical roles.

Question 48

Why is supply chain security essential, and what are the potential risks posed by relying on third-party vendors and partners?

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Third-party vendors and partners can introduce vulnerabilities like data breaches or malware attacks.

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Organizations can manage risks associated with third-party vendors through due diligence and security measures.

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Supply chain security ensures compliance with industry regulations.

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Supply chain security is only important for large organizations.

Question 49

For safeguarding highly sensitive data at rest, which encryption algorithm is the most appropriate?

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AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) with a 256-bit key size

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DES (Data Encryption Standard) with a 56-bit key size

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RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) with a 1024-bit key size

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All of the aforementioned algorithms are equally suited for protecting highly sensitive data at rest.

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of security management?

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Energy efficiency

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Confidentiality

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Integrity

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Availability

Question 51

Which international standard offers guidelines for establishing and maintaining an information security management system?

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ISO/IEC 27001

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NIST SP 800-53

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PCI DSS

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GDPR

Question 52

What type of security policy outlines acceptable usage of organizational resources?

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Acceptable use policy

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Access control policy

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Incident response policy

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Security classification policy

Question 53

What is the primary objective of conducting a risk assessment?

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Identify and evaluate potential security risks

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Reduce the likelihood of security breaches

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Mitigate the impact of security incidents

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Identify the most effective security controls

Question 54

Why are security monitoring and logging crucial for detecting and responding to security incidents?

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Early detection of suspicious activities

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Forensic analysis facilitation

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Simplified compliance with regulations

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Elimination of the need for human security analysts

Question 55

Within proactive security management, what is the key advantage of utilizing threat intelligence?

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It allows organizations to proactively detect and prioritize potential threats, enabling them to implement targeted defensive measures.

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It ensures an organization's adherence to industry standards and regulations.

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It offers a comprehensive assessment of an organization's overall security posture.

Question 56

How does security awareness training contribute to mitigating security risks?

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Informs employees about security measures, threats, and appropriate responses.

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Solely ensures adherence to security policies.

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Primarily prevents external attackers from targeting the organization.

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a core function of a risk assessment?

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Enacting security measures

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Identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities

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Evaluating the likelihood and impact of threats

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Determining appropriate security controls

Question 58

Which of the following is the primary objective of security management?

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To protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction

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To ensure the availability of information to authorized users

Question 59

What is the primary role of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

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To collect and analyze security logs, detect and respond to security incidents, and manage and prioritize security alerts

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To detect and respond to security incidents

Question 60

Which of the following is a benefit of using a risk-based approach to security management?

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Helps prioritize security investments, aligns security controls with business objectives, and improves communication with stakeholders

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It aligns security controls with business objectives

Question 61

Which of the following is a common challenge in implementing information security?

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Balancing security and usability, keeping up with evolving threats, and obtaining buy-in from stakeholders

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Keeping up with evolving threats

Question 62

What is the difference between a vulnerability and a threat?

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A vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited, while a threat is an event that can exploit a vulnerability

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A threat is a weakness that can be exploited, while a vulnerability is an event that can exploit a threat

Question 63

Which of the following is a key element of an effective incident response plan?

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Well-defined roles and responsibilities, clear communication channels, and regular testing and exercises

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Clear communication channels

Question 64

Which type of security policy establishes the comprehensive security vision and objectives of an organization?

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Definitive Policy

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Issue-Specific Policy

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Procedural Policy

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Baseline Policy