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Question 156

XYZ is a publicly-traded software development company.

Who is ultimately accountable to the shareholders in the event of a cybersecurity breach?

    Correct Answer: D

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is ultimately accountable to the shareholders in the event of a cybersecurity breach. As the highest-ranking executive in the organization, the CEO holds overall responsibility for the company's performance, encompassing financial, operational, and security aspects. Shareholders delegate the responsibility of safeguarding the company's assets, ensuring its success, and mitigating risks to the CEO.

Discussion
arifbhatkarOption: D

D. Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is ultimately accountable to the shareholders in the event of a cybersecurity breach. As the highest-ranking executive in the organization, the CEO has overall responsibility for the company's performance, including its financial, operational, and security aspects. Shareholders entrust the CEO with the responsibility of safeguarding the company's assets, ensuring its success, and mitigating risks

johndoe69Option: D

It's a publicly-traded company. The is ultimately CEO is responsible.

nshamsOption: D

highest level of executive is responsible

EmporeoOption: D

prefer D, first thought it was a typo and meaning was stakeholders, but business leaders are ultimatively accountable, not the ciso.

alaazOption: D

D is the correct answer