CSSLP · Question #84
Which of the following governance bodies directs and coordinates implementations of the information security program?
The correct answer is A. Chief Information Security Officer. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for directing and coordinating the implementation of the information security program within an organization.
Question
Which of the following governance bodies directs and coordinates implementations of the information security program?
Options
- AChief Information Security Officer
- BInformation Security Steering Committee
- CBusiness Unit Manager
- DSenior Management
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A90% (38)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for directing and coordinating the implementation of the information security program within an organization.
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior-level executive who holds the primary responsibility for developing, directing, and coordinating the overall information security program for an organization. This role involves establishing security policies, managing security operations, and ensuring the program aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
An Information Security Steering Committee provides governance, oversight, and strategic guidance for the security program, but the CISO is the individual role responsible for its direct coordination and implementation.
A Business Unit Manager is responsible for managing security within their specific business unit or area of responsibility, not for directing the organization-wide information security program.
Senior Management provides overall executive support, resources, and ultimate approval for the information security program, but the CISO is the designated leader responsible for its day-to-day and strategic implementation.
Concept tested: Information security governance roles-CISO
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.