ITSMA - L4 The Need For and Benefits of Information Security. P1
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What are the four important functions that information security performs for an organization?

  • Protecting the organization’s ability to function, protecting the data and information the organization collects and uses, enabling the safe operation of applications running on the organization’s IT systems, safeguarding the organization’s technology assets. (correct)
  • Protecting the organization’s financial assets, protecting the data and information the organization collects and uses, enabling the safe operation of applications running on the organization’s IT systems, safeguarding the organization’s physical assets.
  • Protecting the organization’s ability to function, protecting the data and information the organization collects and uses, enabling the safe operation of applications running on the organization’s IT systems, safeguarding the organization’s human resources.
  • Protecting the organization’s ability to function, protecting the data and information the organization collects and uses, enabling the safe operation of applications running on the organization’s IT systems, safeguarding the organization’s reputation.

    • What is the myth about protecting all assets in the organization the same way?

  • All data are created with equal value.
  • The customer data associated with a bank’s credit-card program or a retailer’s loyalty-card program are of greater value than the generic invoice numbers and policy documents that companies generate in-house. (correct)
  • Companies have endless resources to protect all data at any cost.
  • Most companies deploy a tiered collection of security measures to protect their assets.

    • What is the myth about spending on cybersecurity?

  • An ad hoc approach to funding is effective in the long term.
  • There is a direct correlation between spending on cybersecurity and success of a company’s cybersecurity program.
  • Throwing money at the problem is a good idea in the short term.
  • 100% security can be achieved. (correct)

    • What is the myth about advanced technology and cybersecurity?

    <p>Many threats can be mitigated using less-advanced methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the "Business Needs First" approach in information security?

    <p>Prioritizing the protection of the most valuable assets to the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be involved in identifying and protecting an organization's "crown jewels"?

    <p>Both the IT department and C-suite leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of C-suite leaders in cybersecurity?

    <p>To work with the IT department to identify and protect the most valuable assets to the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of C-suite leaders not being involved in cybersecurity?

    <p>The organization's most valuable assets may not be properly protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of transparency and trust between C-suite leaders and the IT department in cybersecurity?

    <p>To ensure that the organization's most valuable assets are properly protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

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