Which of the following internal factors has the GREATEST impact on establishing an organization's security culture?

The correct answer is A. Support of business leaders. The support of business leaders has the greatest impact on establishing an organization's security culture. Leadership sets the tone for prioritizing security, influences employee behavior, and ensures resources and attention are allocated to security initiatives, making it a…

Submitted by helene.fr· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Governance

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ASupport of business leaders
BOrganizational risk appetite
COrganizational security awareness
DEmployee skills and certifications

How the community answered

(54 responses)

A
89% (48)
B
6% (3)
C
2% (1)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

The support of business leaders has the greatest impact on establishing an organization's security culture. Leadership sets the tone for prioritizing security, influences employee behavior, and ensures resources and attention are allocated to security initiatives, making it a critical internal factor.

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#Security culture#Leadership support#Information security governance#Organizational factors

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