What is the primary purpose of an information security governance framework?

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• ATo provide strategic direction for information security
• BTo establish policies and procedures
• CTo enforce disciplinary actions for security violations
• DTo ensure compliance with regulations

• A
  87% (26)
• B
  7% (2)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

An information security governance framework exists primarily to provide strategic direction - aligning security objectives with business goals, defining roles and responsibilities, and guiding decision-making at the executive level. While governance frameworks do result in policies (B), compliance requirements (D), and disciplinary measures (C), those are outputs or by-products of governance, not its primary purpose. Governance is the 'why and where we're going'; management is the 'how.' The ISACA definition reinforces this: governance ensures that security strategies are set and monitored at the board/leadership level.

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