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CISM · Question #526

Which of the following is the MOST effective method to facilitate adoption of a security program?

The correct answer is A. Promoting collaboration between other departments and the information security team. Promoting collaboration fosters ownership and buy-in across the organization, making departments more willing to integrate and support security initiatives rather than merely complying under duress. Collaborative efforts align security goals with business objectives and…

Submitted by suresh_in· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Program Development and Management

Question

Which of the following is the MOST effective method to facilitate adoption of a security program?

Options

  • APromoting collaboration between other departments and the information security team
  • BEnsuring information security function implements security controls in other departments
  • CIncluding representation from all departments for independent oversight of information security
  • DRequiring representatives of other departments indirectly report to the information security

How the community answered

(59 responses)
  • A
    73% (43)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    17% (10)

Explanation

Promoting collaboration fosters ownership and buy-in across the organization, making departments more willing to integrate and support security initiatives rather than merely complying under duress. Collaborative efforts align security goals with business objectives and encourage proactive participation.

Topics

#Security Program Adoption#Stakeholder Collaboration#Organizational Buy-in#Program Management

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