Which of the following is the PRIMARY goal of an information security program?

The correct answer is D. To provide information assets with appropriate protection. The primary goal of an information security program is to provide appropriate protection for the organization’s information assets. This involves ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, as well as mitigating risks to the information infrastructure, in…

Submitted by thandi_sa· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program

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Options

ATo minimize information security risk
BTo secure the organization's information infrastructure from threats
CTo respond to the organization's legal and regulatory requirements
DTo provide information assets with appropriate protection

How the community answered

(19 responses)

A
5% (1)
C
11% (2)
D
84% (16)

Explanation

The primary goal of an information security program is to provide appropriate protection for the organization’s information assets. This involves ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, as well as mitigating risks to the information infrastructure, in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

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#Information Security Program#Program Objectives#Asset Protection#Security Goals

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