What is the BEST way to inform senior management of the value of information security?

The correct answer is C. Describe how security enables business objectives. Linking information security directly to the achievement of business objectives clearly demonstrates its value to senior management by showing how security supports organizational success and growth.

Submitted by jakub_pl· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Governance

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Options

APresent the benefits of security awareness training.
BDescribe potential impact of compromises.
CDescribe how security enables business objectives.
DPresent anticipated return on security investment.

How the community answered

(27 responses)

A
15% (4)
B
11% (3)
C
70% (19)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Linking information security directly to the achievement of business objectives clearly demonstrates its value to senior management by showing how security supports organizational success and growth.

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#Communicating value#Business alignment#Strategic communication#Security leadership

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