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CISM · Question #529

What is the MOST important consideration for an organization operating in a highly regulated market when new regulatory requirements with high impact to the business need to be implemented?

The correct answer is D. Conducting a gap analysis. Conducting a gap analysis is critical to understand where current controls fall short of the new requirements, allowing the organization to prioritize remediation and allocate resources

Submitted by hassan_iq· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Governance

Question

What is the MOST important consideration for an organization operating in a highly regulated market when new regulatory requirements with high impact to the business need to be implemented?

Options

  • AEngaging an external audit
  • BEstablishing compensating controls
  • CEnforcing strong monitoring controls
  • DConducting a gap analysis

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    14% (3)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    77% (17)

Explanation

Conducting a gap analysis is critical to understand where current controls fall short of the new requirements, allowing the organization to prioritize remediation and allocate resources

Topics

#Regulatory Compliance#Gap Analysis#Compliance Management#Implementation Planning

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