Which of the following is the MOST important role of the information security manager when the organization is in the process of adopting emerging technologies?

The correct answer is B. Understanding the impact on existing resources. The most important role of the information security manager when the organization is adopting emerging technologies is understanding the impact on existing resources. This includes evaluating how the new technology affects the current security infrastructure, processes, and perso

Submitted by lukas.cz· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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AReviewing vendor contracts and service level agreements (SLAs)
BUnderstanding the impact on existing resources
CAssessing how peer organizations using the same technologies have been impacted
DDeveloping training for end users to familiarize them with the new technology

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
16% (5)
B
56% (18)
C
22% (7)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

The most important role of the information security manager when the organization is adopting emerging technologies is understanding the impact on existing resources. This includes evaluating how the new technology affects the current security infrastructure, processes, and personnel, ensuring that any risks introduced by the new technology are adequately addressed.

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