CISM Exam Dumps - Certified Information Security Manager

The severity hierarchy for information security incident classification should be based on the potential or actual impact of the incident on the business objectives, operations, reputation, and stakeholders. The adverse effects on the business can be measured by criteria such as financial loss, operational disruption, legal liability, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and public confidence. The other options are not the primary basis for a severity hierarchy, although they may be considered as secondary factors or consequences of an incident

A security metrics dashboard is a graphical representation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) that provide useful information about the effectiveness of the information security program. A security metrics dashboard can help communicate the value and performance of the information security program to senior management and other stakeholders, as well as identify areas for improvement and alignment with business objectives. A security metrics dashboard should be concise, relevant, timely, accurate, and actionable.

References = CISM Review Manual 16th Edition, page 163; CISM Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual 9th Edition, page 419.

= The best way to ensure that the disaster recovery plan (DRP) can be carried out in an emergency is to provide annual disaster recovery training to the appropriate staff, such as the disaster recovery team, the business process owners, and the IT staff. Disaster recovery training is a process of educating and preparing the staff for their roles, responsibilities, and actions in the event of a disaster that affects the availability, integrity, or confidentiality of the information assets and systems that support the business processes and functions. Disaster recovery training can help to ensure that the staff are aware, capable, and confident to execute the DRP, as well as to minimize the impact and damage to the business continuity, reputation, and value. Disaster recovery training can also help to evaluate the adequacy, accuracy, and applicability of the DRP, as well as to identify and address any gaps, weaknesses, or errors that could hinder or compromise the disaster recovery process. Disaster recovery training can also help to document and report the training details, activities, and outcomes, and to provide feedback and recommendations for improvement and optimization of the DRP and the training process.

Storing disaster recovery documentation in a public cloud, maintaining an outsourced contact center in another country, and requiring disaster recovery documentation be stored with all key decision makers are all possible ways to ensure the availability and accessibility of the DRP in an emergency, but they are not the best ones. Storing disaster recovery documentation in a public cloud is a process of using a third-party service provider to store and manage the DRP documents online, which can offer benefits such as scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, but also risks such as data breach, data loss, or service disruption. Maintaining an outsourced contact center in another country is a process of using a third-party service provider to handle the communication and coordination of the disaster recovery process with the internal and external stakeholders, such as the customers, partners, or regulators, which can offer benefits such as redundancy, reliability, and expertise, but also risks such as cultural, legal, or contractual issues. Requiring disaster recovery documentation be stored with all key decision makers is a process of ensuring that the senior management and the business process owners have a copy of the DRP documents, which can offer benefits such as accountability, authority, and visibility, but also risks such as inconsistency, duplication, or unauthorized access. References = CISM Review Manual 15th Edition, pages 233-2341; CISM Practice Quiz, question 1602

The information security framework is a set of principles, standards, guidelines, and best practices that define the scope, objectives, and requirements for information security in an organization. The information security framework is most helpful when creating information security policies because it provides a consistent and coherent approach to managing information security risks, aligning with business goals and strategy, and complying with relevant laws and regulations. The information security framework also helps to establish the roles, responsibilities, and accountability of all stakeholders involved in information security governance, management, and operations.

References = CISM Manual1, Chapter 3: Information Security Program Development (ISPD), Section 3.1: Information Security Framework2

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The explanation given in the manual is:

The information security manager’s knowledge of the business is the most critical factor for information security program success because it enables him or her to align security objectives with business goals and communicate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders. The other choices are important elements of an information security program but not as critical as the information security manager’s knowledge of the business.

An information security program is a set of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and tools that aim to protect an organization’s information assets from threats and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. An information security manager is a professional who oversees and coordinates the implementation and maintenance of an information security program. An information security manager should have a good understanding of the business environment, culture, strategy, processes, and needs of an organization to ensure that security supports its objectives.

= According to the CISM Review Manual (Digital Version), page 9, an information security steering committee is a group of senior managers from different business units and functions who provide guidance and oversight for the information security program. An information security steering committee is the best approach to make strategic information security decisions because it can:

Ensure alignment of information security strategy with business objectives and risk appetite1

Facilitate communication and collaboration among different stakeholders and promote information security awareness and culture2

Provide direction and support for information security initiatives and projects3

Monitor and review the performance and effectiveness of the information security program4

Resolve conflicts and issues related to information security policies and practices5

Establishing regular information security status reporting, business unit security working groups, and periodic senior management meetings are useful activities for information security management, but they are not sufficient to make strategic information security decisions without the involvement and guidance of an information security steering committee. References = 1: CISM Review Manual (Digital Version), page 9 2: 1 3: 2 4: 3 5: 4

An Information Security Steering Committee is a group of stakeholders responsible for providing governance and guidance to the organization on all matters related to information security. The committee provides oversight and guidance on security policies, strategies, and technology implementation. It also ensures that the organization is in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, it serves as a forum for discussing security-related issues and ensures that security is taken into account when making strategic decisions.