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CISM Exam - Question 654


Which of the following provides the BEST assurance that security policies are applied across business operations?

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Correct Answer: AD

Organizational standards enforced by technical controls provide the best assurance that security policies are consistently applied across business operations. While documenting standards in operational procedures or including them in awareness training are important steps, enforcement through technical controls ensures continuous compliance without relying on human intervention. Technical controls can automatically monitor, enforce, and report compliance, thereby providing a higher level of assurance.

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BroesweeliesOption: A
Jan 30, 2023

A. Organizational standards are enforced by technical controls.

dark_3k03rOption: A
Apr 15, 2023

The Correct answer is (A) Organizational standards are enforced by technical controls. This is because the keyword is "applies" and technical control applies them. Rationale (B) Organizational standards are included in awareness training is incorrect cause awareness bring attention, but not enforcement. (C) Organizational standards are required to be formally accepted is incorrect because just cause something is accepted doesn't mean it is acted upon. (D) Organizational standards are documented in operational procedures is incorrect because just cause something is written down doesn't mean it has been acted upon.

DravidianOption: D
Apr 26, 2023

D is the answer. Came very close to A for me. But, not all policies are in a technical domain but still have to be enforced somehow and for that reason I am going with D.

afb4b17
Jun 20, 2024

This mus be the answer then. My choice was A. Technical controls are working always without any exception. In Answer D there is a personal involvement.

BoomersOption: C
Feb 6, 2023

Only formal acceptance can provide best assurance.

ccKane
Mar 4, 2023

I think it is F

MyKasalaOption: D
Jan 24, 2023

D is correct

KunzleOption: D
Sep 12, 2023

When organizational standards (derived from security policies) are documented in operational procedures, it ensures that these standards are incorporated into the daily tasks and activities of the business. Operational procedures define how specific tasks should be carried out, and if these procedures are aligned with security policies, it provides a tangible and actionable way for employees to apply the policies in their daily work. This offers the best assurance that security policies are being applied consistently across business operations.

aokisanOption: B
Dec 24, 2022

about security, only B is included.

welloOption: D
Jun 14, 2023

D. Organizational standards are documented in operational procedures.

richck102Option: A
Jul 5, 2023

A. Organizational standards are enforced by technical controls.

wickhaarryOption: C
Jul 26, 2023

C. Organizational standards are required to be formally accepted.

Marcovic00Option: A
Nov 21, 2023

all are good but provides maximum assurance

CISSPSTOption: D
Dec 25, 2023

Echo Kunzle

yottabyteOption: A
Mar 20, 2024

security = technical controls mainly in the choices given