The Role of the CISO ACCISO Practice Questions (Page 12)

Questions 56–59

1. 56application · medium

   A CISO is reviewing the organization's security strategy and notices that the company is adopting cloud-based collaboration tools. The CISO wants to ensure the security program addresses the new risks introduced by this change. Which action best demonstrates the CISO's responsibility to stay current with emerging trends?

   • AWaiting until the tools are fully deployed before assessing security
   • BBanning all cloud-based collaboration tools to avoid new risks
   • CDelegating the security assessment to the IT help desk
   • DAttending a cloud security conference and applying relevant best practices to the collaboration tool rollout
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2. 57foundation · easy

   What is the CISO's primary role in security governance?

   • ATo implement every security control in the organization
   • BTo personally approve every security exception request
   • CTo establish and oversee the framework for security policies, standards, and procedures
   • DTo conduct all internal security audits
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4. 58foundation · easy

   In enterprise risk management, what is the CISO's role in risk acceptance?

   • AThe CISO is the only person who can accept risks on behalf of the organization.
   • BThe CISO identifies risks, recommends mitigation, and may formally accept residual risks within their authority.
   • CThe CISO has no involvement in risk acceptance decisions.
   • DThe CISO must reject all risks that cannot be fully mitigated.
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5. 59foundation · easy

   Which activity is a direct responsibility of the CISO in security governance?

   • AWriting the code for a new authentication system
   • BReviewing and approving the organization's information security policy
   • CInstalling firewalls in the data center
   • DResponding to individual phishing emails reported by employees
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