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712-50 · Question #471

What is generally the FIRST step in Information Security program development?

The correct answer is D. Assess. Assessment involves evaluating the current security posture, identifying risks, and understanding requirements. This step is critical before planning, designing, or executing any security program because it informs the priorities and strategy for the program development…

Security Program Management & Operations

Question

What is generally the FIRST step in Information Security program development?

Options

  • ADesign
  • BPlan
  • CExecute
  • DAssess

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    9% (4)
  • C
    15% (7)
  • D
    74% (34)

Explanation

Assessment involves evaluating the current security posture, identifying risks, and understanding requirements. This step is critical before planning, designing, or executing any security program because it informs the priorities and strategy for the program development. Without an initial assessment, the subsequent steps lack direction and context.

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#security program development#assessment phase#program lifecycle#information security

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