Scenario: A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) recently had a third party conduct an audit of the security program. Internal policies and international standards were used as audit baselines. The audit report was presented to the CISO and a variety of high, medium and low rated gaps were identified.
After determining the audit findings are accurate, which of the following is the MOST logical next activity?
After confirming the accuracy of the audit findings, the most logical next step is to begin initial gap remediation analyses. This step involves understanding the identified gaps in detail and figuring out the best way to address them. This allows the CISO to plan and prioritize remediation efforts efficiently, ensuring that the most critical issues are addressed first, which aligns with a strategic approach to risk management.
first risk assessment then analysis then mitigation