CISSP-ISSMP Question #127: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Mark works as a security manager for SoftTech Inc. He is performing a security awareness program. To be successful in performing the awareness program, he should take into account the needs and current levels of training and understanding of the employees and audience. There are five key ways, which Mark should keep in mind while performing this activity. Current level of computer usage What the audience really wants to learn How receptive the audience is to the security program How to gain acceptance Who might be a possible ally Which of the following activities is performed in this security awareness process?

Options

• ASeparation of duties
• BStunned owl syndrome
• CAudience participation
• DAudience segmentation

Explanation

Audience segmentation means separating and organizing mass audience into minor groups of people who have similar communication related needs, preferences and characteristics. The security awareness program takes into account the requirements and current levels of training and understanding of the employees and audience. To establish a successful segmentation of the user audience, following points should be considered. Current level of computer usage What the audience really wants to learn How receptive the audience is to the security program How to gain acceptance Who might be a possible ally Answer option A is incorrect. Separation of duties is the concept and a part of an organization's policy of having more than one person required to complete a task. It implements an appropriate level of checks and balances upon the activities of individuals. With the concept of SoD, business critical duties can be categorized into four types of functions. authorization, custody, record keeping, and reconciliation. In a perfect system, no person should handle more than one type of function. Separation of duties helps reduce the potential damage from the actions of one person. As an organization's policy it also helps to prevent collusion. Answer option C is incorrect. It is not a valid answer for this Question Answer option B is incorrect. Stunned owl syndrome is a method where the words no longer go in one ear and out the other.

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