Implementing Control Assurance Frameworks CCISO Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A mid-sized financial services firm has adopted the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) as its control assurance framework. The CISO is planning the implementation of the 'Continuous Vulnerability Management' control. Which implementation step should be prioritized first to ensure effective control deployment?

   • AConduct a penetration test to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and then create a remediation plan.
   • BDeploy vulnerability scanning tools across all network segments and schedule regular scans.
   • CDevelop a formal remediation policy that defines timelines for fixing vulnerabilities based on severity.
   • DTrain system administrators on vulnerability remediation procedures before installing any scanning tools.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
2. 27expert · hard

   A multinational corporation has implemented a control assurance framework and is now facing challenges with inconsistent reporting across different business units. The CISO wants to establish a continuous monitoring and improvement process that provides a unified view of control effectiveness. Which action is most critical to achieve this?

   • ACreate a separate monitoring system for each business unit.
   • BStandardize control definitions and reporting metrics across all business units.
   • CFocus only on the business units with the highest risk.
   • DAllow each business unit to use its own metrics to reflect local conditions.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
4. 28expert · hard

   A company has implemented multiple control frameworks and now faces conflicting assessment results. The CISO needs to reconcile the findings to present a unified view to the board. What is the most effective approach?

   • AAverage the assessment scores from all frameworks to create a single number.
   • BPresent each framework's results separately without any integration.
   • CMap the controls from each framework to a common control catalog and assess overlapping controls once.
   • DReport the results from the most stringent framework and ignore the others.
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
5. 29foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key component of a control assurance framework?

   • AA list of security controls mapped to organizational objectives and risk
   • BA mandatory set of proprietary hardware devices
   • CA single universal control that applies to all organizations
   • DA legal requirement that all organizations must adopt the same framework
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first
6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of continuous monitoring in a control assurance framework?

   • ATo replace the need for periodic audits entirely
   • BTo eliminate the need for security awareness training
   • CTo generate reports only when a breach occurs
   • DTo provide ongoing assurance that controls remain effective over time
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first