Security Program Management and Oversight

Question 1

How does an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) contribute to cybersecurity in an organization?

Answer 1

By establishing guidelines for secure and responsible use of IT resources

Question 2

Why is effective security governance crucial for managing cybersecurity risks?

Answer 2

To provide a strategic framework for identifying and mitigating risks

Question 3

What is the primary goal of business continuity planning?

Answer 3

To minimize the impact of disruptions on business operations

Question 4

Which of the following is a key element of a disaster recovery plan?

Answer 4

Offsite data backups

Question 5

What is the purpose of a business impact analysis (BIA) in business continuity planning?

Answer 5

To prioritize critical business functions and processes

Question 6

What is a key difference between business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning?

Answer 6

Business continuity planning encompasses the entire organization, while disaster recovery planning is specific to IT systems.

Question 7

A company is implementing a backup and recovery solution for its production systems. The team wants to ensure minimal data loss in case of a disruption. What concept is the team primarily concerned with in this scenario?

Answer 7

RPO (Recovery Point Objective)

Question 8

Which governance structure is likely to prioritize risk management and compliance?

Answer 8

Enterprise Governance

Question 9

Which role would be responsible for defining access controls, ensuring data integrity, and overseeing the overall security posture of the customer database?

Answer 9

Data Owner

Question 10

10) Which role would be responsible for ensuring that data processing activities comply with data protection regulations, obtaining consent from customers, and responding to data subject requests?

Answer 10

Data Controller

Question 11

Which role would be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health records, implementing access controls, and conducting regular security training for staff?

Answer 11

Data Custodian

Question 12

Which type of risk assessment would be most suitable for identifying and addressing emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in real-time?

Answer 12

Continuous Risk Assessment

Question 13

Which type of risk assessment would be most appropriate for identifying potential security vulnerabilities in a new software release before it goes live?

Answer 13

Ad hoc Risk Assessment

Question 14

Which type of risk assessment would be most appropriate for identifying potential security vulnerabilities in a new software release before it goes live?

Answer 14

One-time Risk Assessment

Question 15

In a software development project aiming to release a new version of a popular application, which type of risk analysis would be most appropriate for assigning qualitative measures to potential risks related to project timelines, software bugs, and user acceptance?

Answer 15

Qualitative Risk Analysis

Question 16

In a cybersecurity project aiming to protect a financial institution’s network infrastructure, which type of risk analysis would be most appropriate for assigning numerical values to potential risks such as data breaches, system vulnerabilities, and financial losses?

Answer 16

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Question 17

A cloud service provider experiences a service outage that lasts for 10 hours. During this time, the company estimates a loss of $50,000 in revenue. If the likelihood of such an outage occurring is determined to be 5% annually, what is the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) for this event?.

Answer 17

$2,500

Question 18

A healthcare organization is assessing the potential financial impact of a cybersecurity breach that could expose sensitive patient information. The estimated cost of addressing the breach and potential legal consequences is $500,000. If the likelihood of a cybersecurity breach in a given year is 8%, what is the Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE)?

Answer 18

$40,000

Question 19

During the due diligence process for vendor selection, what steps can help uncover potential conflicts of interest?

Answer 19

Conducting background checks on vendor employees

Question 20

In the process of due diligence with a new software vendor, what aspect should be assessed to ensure compliance with licensing requirements?

Answer 20

The software licensing agreements

Question 21

An organization is forming a partnership with a research institution to share resources and collaborate on joint projects. What type of agreement would you use to outline the terms of collaboration, responsibilities, and expectations without creating a legally binding contract?

Answer 21

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Question 22

An organization is entering into a partnership with a vendor to develop custom software. What type of agreement would you use to define the specific technical requirements, deliverables, and milestones of the software development project?

Answer 22

Statement of Work (SOW)

Question 23

What type of agreement would should be used as a framework to govern the overall relationship, with provisions for scope of work, pricing, and general terms and conditions with a potential vendor?

Answer 23

Master Service Agreement (MSA)

Question 24

What initial step would you take to gather information about the vendor’s security practices and policies before entering into an agreement?

Answer 24

Send the vendor a cybersecurity questionnaire

Question 25

An organization is monitoring a critical third-party vendor’s performance and security practices regularly. What key objective does vendor monitoring aim to achieve in this scenario?

Answer 25

Identifying and mitigating potential risks

Question 26

A Cyber Security firm operates in a highly regulated industry, and you’ve discovered that a critical business process is not in compliance with industry standards. What is a potential consequence of this non-compliance?

Answer 26

Sanctions

Question 27

What element is crucial in conducting effective risk assessments to ensure compliance?

Answer 27

Involvement of key stakeholders

Question 28

An organization has experienced a data breach involving sensitive personal information. What legal obligation does your organization likely have in such a situation?

Answer 28

Notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities

Question 29

A consulting firm operates in multiple countries within the European Union (EU), each with its own specific data protection laws. What challenge does this pose in regarding privacy compliance?

Answer 29

Managing varying local/regional legal requirements

Question 30

An online business receives a request from an individual to delete their personal data. What legal right is the individual exercising, and how should the organization respond?

Answer 30

Right to be forgotten

Question 31

What type of penetration testing is most appropriate for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in external-facing web application to assess the security posture of the web application?

Answer 31

Offensive penetration testing

Question 32

A financial firm is undergoing an assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of its internal controls and security practices. What type of external assessment is most appropriate for this purpose?

Answer 32

Independent third-party audit

Question 33

An organization wants to assess the security posture of its information systems by engaging an external entity. What type of external audit is most appropriate for this purpose?

Answer 33

Security assessment

Question 34

What type of reconnaissance technique is most suitable for gathering information about potential security vulnerabilities in a competitor’s web application without directly interacting with it?

Answer 34

Passive reconnaissance

Question 35

In a penetration test for an unknown environment, what initial phase is crucial for gathering information and understanding the target?

Answer 35

Reconnaissance

Question 36

As an IT security specialist, you receive reports from employees about suspicious emails. What is the most appropriate initial action to take in response to these reports?

Answer 36

Verify the reported emails and assess the threat level

Question 37

In the event of a suspected phishing attack, what is the primary action employees should take to mitigate the risk?

Answer 37

Report the suspicious email to the IT security team

Question 38

What is the primary objective of a data classification policy in an organization’s security framework?

Answer 38

To categorize data based on sensitivity and define handling procedures

Question 39

How does implementing account lockout policies contribute to credential security within an organization?

Answer 39

Prevents unauthorized access by limiting login attempts

Question 40

In the context of security best practices, what does “Separation of Duties” aim to achieve?

Answer 40

Dividing tasks among different individuals to prevent fraud and errors

Question 41

What should be included in a comprehensive third-party risk management plan?

Answer 41

Assessment of third-party access and controls

Question 42

How does governance differ from compliance in the context of security management?

Answer 42

Governance defines the rules, while compliance ensures adherence to those rules

Question 43

What is the primary objective of an IT audit of an organization’s security governance?

Answer 43

Verifying compliance with policies and regulations

Question 44

A software development company is collaborating with an external vendor to enhance a proprietary algorithm. What is a primary purpose of having both parties sign an NDA in this scenario?

Answer 44

Preventing the disclosure of confidential information

Question 45

An organization is implementing a disaster recovery plan, and the IT team needs guidance on the steps to take in case of a data center failure. What is the primary purpose of a disaster recovery playbook in this context?

Answer 45

Outlining the step-by-step procedures for data recovery

Question 46

Which phase of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is focused on identifying and planning for potential security risks?

Answer 46

Requirements

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a risk scenario where likelihood is a crucial consideration?

Answer 47

An employee unintentionally disclosing sensitive information

Question 48

What distinguishes independent assessments from internal audits in security management?

Answer 48

Independent assessments are more focused on compliance, while internal audits focus on risk management.

Question 49

What is a key responsibility of a Security Steering Committee within an organization’s security program management?

Answer 49

Overseeing and providing guidance for the security program

Question 50

What is a potential consequence of failing to address conflicts of interest in a security-related project?

Answer 50

Compromised project integrity