Which of the following has the GREATEST influence on the successful integration of information security within the business?

The correct answer is A. Risk tolerance and organizational objectives. Successful integration of security into the business depends first on: 1. Organizational objectives (what the business is trying to achieve) 2. Risk tolerance (how much risk it is willing to accept) These directly shape security priorities, trade-offs, and investment decisions.

Submitted by haruto_sh· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Governance

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Options

ARisk tolerance and organizational objectives
BThe desired state of the organization
COrganizational structure and culture
DInformation security personnel

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
50% (13)
B
12% (3)
C
8% (2)
D
31% (8)

Explanation

Successful integration of security into the business depends first on: 1. Organizational objectives (what the business is trying to achieve) 2. Risk tolerance (how much risk it is willing to accept) These directly shape security priorities, trade-offs, and investment decisions.

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#Business alignment#Information security integration#Risk tolerance#Organizational objectives

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