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Question 648

Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of an information security management system?

    Correct Answer: B

    The main purpose of an information security management system (ISMS) is to reduce the frequency and impact of information security incidents. An ISMS provides a comprehensive framework for managing and protecting an organization's information assets through risk assessment, implementation of controls, continual monitoring, and improvement. This proactive approach ensures the minimization of potential security breaches and supports the overall resilience of the organization against information security threats.

Discussion
RS66Option: B

ISMS contains a lot more than policies and procedures. I say B and not D.

JONESKAOption: B

Should be B. Keeping information security policies and procedures up-to-date (option D) is an important aspect of an ISMS, but it is not the main purpose. An ISMS involves a more comprehensive approach to managing information security, encompassing not only policies and procedures but also risk assessment, controls implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

m4s7erOption: B

answer is B

SwallowsOption: B

An information security management system provides an organization with a structured approach to address information security incidents and minimize their frequency and impact, including implementing appropriate security measures, assessing and managing risks, quickly detecting and responding to incidents, and strengthening preventive measures.

[Removed]Option: B

an ISMS is usually implemented as the result of risk analysis to eliminate or reduce risk to an acceptable level

DeeplaxmiOption: B

i feel B

JhennOption: B

B is the Answer: An information security management system (ISMS) is a set of policies and procedures for systematically managing an organization's sensitive data. The goal of an ISMS is to minimize risk and ensure business continuity by pro-actively limiting the impact of a security breach.

inddirOption: B

Answer should be B because that should be the MAIN purpose or outcome security policies and procedures

NehalpandyaOption: D

correct answrr should be D

Clair665

NO I think the answer is B