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 The number of business objectives directly supported by information security initiatives is the best indication of information security strategy alignment with the organizational goals and objectives. This metric shows how well the information security strategy is aligned with the business strategy, and how effectively the information security program is delivering value to the organization. The more business objectives that are supported by information security initiatives, the more aligned the information security strategy is with the organizational goals and objectives.

The other options are not the best indicators of information security strategy alignment, as they do not directly measure the impact or contribution of information security initiatives to the business objectives. The percentage of information security incidents resolved within defined SLAs is a measure of the efficiency and effectiveness of the incident management process, but it does not reflect how well the information security strategy is aligned with the business strategy. The percentage of corporate budget allocated to information security initiatives is a measure of the investment and commitment of the organization to information security, but it does not indicate how well the information security initiatives are aligned with the business objectives or how they are prioritized. The number of business executives who have attended information security awareness sessions is a measure of the awareness and involvement of the senior management in information security, but it does not show how well the information security strategy is aligned with the business strategy or how it supports the business objectives. References =

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 Threat intelligence is the most helpful method for protecting an enterprise from advanced persistent threats (APTs), as it provides relevant and actionable information about the sources, methods, and intentions of the adversaries who conduct APTs. Threat intelligence can help to identify and anticipate the APTs that target the enterprise, as well as to enhance the detection, prevention, and response capabilities of the information security program. Threat intelligence can also help to reduce the impact and duration of the APTs, as well as to improve the resilience and recovery of the enterprise. Threat intelligence can be obtained from various sources, such as internal data, external feeds, industry peers, government agencies, or security vendors.

The other options are not as helpful as threat intelligence, as they do not provide a specific and timely way to protect the enterprise from APTs. Updated security policies are important to establish the rules, roles, and responsibilities for information security within the enterprise, as well as to align the information security program with the business objectives, standards, and regulations. However, updated security policies alone are not enough to protect the enterprise from APTs, as they do not address the dynamic and sophisticated nature of the APTs, nor do they provide the technical or operational measures to counter the APTs. Defined security standards are important to specify the minimum requirements and best practices for information security within the enterprise, as well as to ensure the consistency, quality, and compliance of the information security program. However, defined security standards alone are not enough to protect the enterprise from APTs, as they do not account for the customized and targeted nature of the APTs, nor do they provide the situational or contextual awareness to deal with the APTs. Regular antivirus updates are important to keep the antivirus software up to date with the latest signatures and definitions of the known malware, viruses, and other malicious code. However, regular antivirus updates alone are not enough to protect the enterprise from APTs, as they do not detect or prevent the unknown or zero-day malware, viruses, or other malicious code that are often used by the APTs, nor do they provide the behavioral or heuristic analysis to identify the APTs. References =

CISM Review Manual, 16th Edition, ISACA, 2022, pp. 211-212, 215-216, 233-234, 237-238.

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 An information security manager is assisting in the development of the request for proposal (RFP) for a new outsourced service. This will require the third party to have access to critical business information. The security manager should focus primarily on defining security requirements for the process being outsourced. Security requirements are the specifications of what needs to be done to protect the information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. Security requirements should be aligned with the organization’s risk appetite and business objectives, and should cover both technical and organizational aspects of the service delivery. Security requirements should also be clear, concise, measurable, achievable, realistic, and testable. References = CISM Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 3: Information Security Risk Management, Section 3.1: Risk Identification, p. 115-1161. CISM Review Manual (Print Version), Chapter 3: Information Security Risk Management, Section 3.1: Risk Identification, p. 115-1162. CISM ITEM DEVELOPMENT GUIDE, Domain 3: Information Security Program Development and Management, Task Statement 3.1, p. 193.

Security requirements for the process being outsourced are the specifications and standards that the third party must comply with to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the critical business information. They define the roles and responsi-bilities of both parties, the security controls and measures to be implemented, the se-curity objectives and expectations, the security risks and mitigation strategies, and the security monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Security requirements are essential to protect the information assets of the organization and to establish a clear and en-forceable contractual relationship with the third party.

The best security control for an organization that permits the storage and use of its critical and sensitive information on employee-owned smartphones is establishing the authority to remote wipe. Remote wipe is a feature that allows an authorized administrator or user to remotely erase the data on a device in case of loss, theft, or compromise1. Remote wipe can help prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of the organization’s information on employee-owned smartphones, as well as protect the privacy of the employee’s personal data. Remote wipe can be implemented through various methods, such as mobile device management (MDM) software, native device features, or third-party applications2. However, remote wipe requires the consent and cooperation of the employee, as well as a clear policy that defines the conditions and procedures for its use. The other options are not the best security controls for an organization that permits the storage and use of its critical and sensitive information on employee-owned smartphones. Developing security awareness training is an important measure to educate employees about the security risks and responsibilities associated with using their own smartphones for work purposes, but it does not provide a technical or physical protection for the data on the devices3. Requiring the backup of the organization’s data by the user is a good practice to ensure data availability and recovery in case of device failure or loss, but it does not prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of the data on the devices4. Monitoring how often the smartphone is used is a possible way to detect abnormal or suspicious activities on the devices, but it does not prevent or mitigate the impact of a data breach on the devices. References: 4: Mobile Device Backup - NIST 3: Security Awareness Training - NIST 1: Remote Wipe - Lifewire 2: How Businesses with a BYOD Policy Can Secure Employee Devices - IBM : Mobile Device Security Policy – SANS

Reconciliation routines are methods to verify the integrity of data by comparing the input and output of a process or a system. They can detect errors, omissions, duplications or unauthorized modifications of data. They are more directly related to data integrity than the other options, which are more concerned with data definition, logging or access control. References = CISM Review Manual, 16th Edition, Chapter 3, Section 3.4.21

The most effective way to help staff members understand their responsibilities for information security is to require them to participate in information security awareness training. Information security awareness training is a program that educates and motivates the staff members about the importance, benefits, and principles of information security, and the roles and responsibilities that they have in protecting the information assets and resources of the organization. Information security awareness training also provides the staff members with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to comply with the information security policies, procedures, and standards of the organization, and to prevent, detect, and report any information security incidents or issues. Information security awareness training also helps to create and maintain a positive and proactive information security culture among the staff members, and to increase their confidence and competence in performing their information security duties.

References = CISM Review Manual, 16th Edition, Chapter 1: Information Security Governance, Section: Information Security Culture, page 281; CISM Review Manual, 16th Edition, Chapter 3: Information Security Program Development and Management, Section: Information Security Awareness, Training and Education, pages 197-1982.