Question 1

Maintaining an acceptable level of secure controls over time indicates that an organization has met the standard of ____.
A) prudent man defense
B) due diligence
C) best practice
D) due care

Accepted Answer

Due diligence refers to the ongoing process of ensuring that security controls are maintained at an acceptable level over time.

Question 2

One of the critical tasks in the performance measurement process is to assess and ____ what will be measured.
A) regulate
B) quantify
C) report
D) analyze

Accepted Answer

To effectively measure performance, it is important to quantify or assign numerical values to what will be measured. This allows for objective and consistent evaluation of performance over time.

Question 3

In security management,____ is the authorization of an IT system to process,store,or transmit information.
A) accreditation
B) certification
C) performance measurement
D) authorization

Accepted Answer

Accreditation is the formal declaration by a designated authority that an IT system is approved to operate at an acceptable level of risk, which involves authorization to process, store, or transmit information.

Question 4

In reporting InfoSec performance measures,the CISO must also consider ____.
A) to whom the results should be disseminated
B) how they should be delivered
C) Both of these
D) Neither of these

Accepted Answer

When reporting InfoSec performance measures, the CISO must consider both to whom the results should be disseminated and how they should be delivered. The target audience and the manner in which the results are presented can greatly affect the understanding and impact of the measures.

Question 5

In the NIST performance measures implementation process,the comparison of observed measurements with target values is known as a ____ analysis.
A) shortfall
B) gap
C) corrective
D) failure

Accepted Answer

In the NIST performance measures implementation process, the comparison of observed measurements with target values is referred to as a gap analysis. This analysis helps to identify any differences between the current performance and the desired performance, allowing organizations to determine where improvements are needed. A shortfall analysis would focus more on identifying where specific goals or targets aren't being met, and a corrective analysis would focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of performance issues. A failure analysis would be conducted when performance is well below acceptable levels, and would focus on identifying and addressing the causes of failure.

Question 6

Performance ____ make it possible to define success in the security program.
A) measures
B) targets
C) programs
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performance ____ make it possible to define...

Question 7

Which of the following is the first phase in the NIST process for performance measures implementation?
A) Develop the business case
B) Obtain resources
C) Prepare for data collection
D) Obtain management support

Accepted Answer

The first phase in the NIST process for performance measures implementation is to prepare for data collection. This involves identifying the performance measures that need to be collected, determining the sources of data, and assessing the data quality. Once data collection is well planned, the other phases, such as developing the business case, obtaining management support, and obtaining resources, can be implemented.

Question 8

It is seldom advisable to broadcast complex and nuanced metrics-based reports to large groups,unless ____.
A) the group is well educated and capable of understanding such complex reports
B) the reports also contain addendums providing detailed analyses of the findings
C) the key points are well established and embedded in a more complete context such as a newsletter or press release
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Broadcasting complex and nuanced metrics-based reports to large groups may not be effective as it may not be understandable to everyone. However, if the key points are well-established and provided in a more complete context such as a newsletter or press release, it may be more effective in communicating the information to a larger audience. A well-established context will also help in analyzing the metrics-based reports by the audience.

Question 9

Production-level statistics depend greatly on the number of ____.
A) performance measures developed
B) systems and users of those systems
C) threats and attacks
D) activities and goals implemented by the business unit

Accepted Answer

Production-level statistics are measurements of performance at the operational level. These statistics are influenced by factors such as the number of systems in use, the number of users of these systems, and the workload being processed. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "systems and users of those systems." The other options are not directly related to production-level statistics.

Question 10

In most cases,simply listing the measurements collected does not adequately convey their ____.
A) meaning
B) cost
C) value
D) importance

Accepted Answer

Measurements may have different meanings depending on the context or purpose of the analysis. Simply listing them without further explanation or interpretation may not provide sufficient information to support decision-making or understanding of the data.

Question 11

Which of the following is the last phase in the NIST process for performance measures implementation?
A) Apply corrective actions
B) Obtain resources
C) Repeat the process
D) Obtain management support

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is the last...

Question 12

Designing the performance measures collection process requires thoughtful consideration of the ____ of the metric along with a thorough knowledge of how production services are delivered.
A) cost
B) location
C) intent
D) owner

Accepted Answer

The performance measures collection process requires thoughtful consideration of the intent of the metric, which means the purpose or goal of the metric. This consideration is necessary to ensure that the metrics being collected are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the organization. While knowledge of cost, location, and ownership may be helpful in designing the collection process, they do not carry as much weight as understanding the intent of the metrics being collected.

Question 13

Organizations pursue accreditation or certification to ____.
A) gain a competitive advantage
B) provide assurance to their customers
C) provide confidence to their customers
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Pursuing accreditation or certification allows organizations to gain a competitive advantage by differentiating themselves from competitors who may not have the same credentials. It also provides assurance and confidence to customers that the organization meets certain standards and has been evaluated by a third-party accrediting or certifying body. Therefore, all the options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 14

Once developed,information security performance measures must be implemented and integrated into ____ information security management operations.
A) cost-effective
B) ongoing
C) efficient
D) regulated

Accepted Answer

Information security performance measures must be ongoing so that the organization can continuously monitor the effectiveness of their security controls and adapt to any changes or new threats. While cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and regulation are important considerations, they do not necessarily impact the integration of performance measures into ongoing security management operations.

Question 15

Collecting project metrics may be even more challenging.Unless the organization is satisfied with a simple tally of who spent how many hours doing which tasks,it needs some mechanism to link the ____ of each project,in terms of loss control or risk reduction,to the resources consumed.
A) metric
B) outcome
C) budget
D) users

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions the need for a mechanism to link the metric/outcome of each project to the resources consumed, indicating that the missing word should be related to outcomes rather than budget or users. Therefore, the best choice is B) outcome.

Question 16

NIST recommends the documentation of performance measures in a format to ensure ____ of measures development,tailoring,collection,and reporting activities.
A) effectiveness
B) efficiency
C) repeatability
D) accountability

Accepted Answer

NIST recommends documentation of performance measures in a format that ensures repeatability. This means that the process for developing, tailoring, collecting, and reporting on measures can be replicated consistently over time. By ensuring repeatability, organizations can ensure that performance measures are reliable and can be used as a basis for making informed decisions.

Question 17

During Phase 2 of the NIST performance measures development process,the organization will identify and document the information security performance ____ that would guide security control implementation for the information security program of a specific information system.
A) stakeholders
B) users
C) goals and objectives
D) regulations

Accepted Answer

During Phase 2, the organization will identify and document the goals and objectives that would guide security control implementation for the information security program of a specific information system. This includes defining the desired outcomes and expected benefits from implementing security controls. The other options, stakeholders, users, and regulations, may be important to consider in the development of the performance measures, but they are not the primary focus of Phase 2.

Question 18

In security management,____ is "the comprehensive evaluation of the technical and nontechnical security controls of an IT system to support the process that establishes the extent to which a particular design and implementation meets a set of specified security requirements.
A) accreditation
B) certification
C) performance measurement
D) authorization

Accepted Answer

Certification is the process of evaluating the technical and nontechnical security controls of an IT system to determine whether they meet a specified set of security requirements. This process is typically performed by an independent third-party and involves both a review of documentation and testing to ensure that the system meets the established security standards. Accreditation, on the other hand, is the official management decision to operate a system and to accept the potential risk, based on the implementation of security controls and an evaluation of the results of the security certification. Performance measurement is the process of assessing how well security controls are working and identifying areas for improvement. Authorization is the official management decision to operate a system and accept the associated risk.

Question 19

One of the priorities in building an information security measures program is determining whether these measures will be macro-focus or micro-focus.____ measures examine the performance of the overall security program.
A) Micro-focused
B) Macro-focused
C) Both of these
D) Neither of these

Accepted Answer

Macro-focused measures examine the overall performance of the security program, while micro-focused measures examine individual aspects or components of the program. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 20

One of the fundamental challenges in information security performance measurement is the definition of ____ security.
A) effective
B) modern
C) information
D) efficient

Accepted Answer

Effective security refers to security that is able to achieve its intended goals and protect against threats and attack. It is important to define effective security in order to measure the effectiveness and impact of information security measures.

Quiz 7: Security Management Practices

Maintaining an acceptable level of secure controls over time indicates that an organization has met the standard of ____.

One of the critical tasks in the performance measurement process is to assess and ____ what will be measured.

In security management,____ is the authorization of an IT system to process,store,or transmit information.

In reporting InfoSec performance measures,the CISO must also consider ____.

In the NIST performance measures implementation process,the comparison of observed measurements with target values is known as a ____ analysis.

Performance ____ make it possible to define success in the security program.

Which of the following is the first phase in the NIST process for performance measures implementation?

It is seldom advisable to broadcast complex and nuanced metrics-based reports to large groups,unless ____.

Production-level statistics depend greatly on the number of ____.

In most cases,simply listing the measurements collected does not adequately convey their ____.

Which of the following is the last phase in the NIST process for performance measures implementation?

Designing the performance measures collection process requires thoughtful consideration of the ____ of the metric along with a thorough knowledge of how production services are delivered.

Organizations pursue accreditation or certification to ____.

Once developed,information security performance measures must be implemented and integrated into ____ information security management operations.

Collecting project metrics may be even more challenging.Unless the organization is satisfied with a simple tally of who spent how many hours doing which tasks,it needs some mechanism to link the ____ of each project,in terms of loss control or risk reduction,to the resources consumed.

NIST recommends the documentation of performance measures in a format to ensure ____ of measures development,tailoring,collection,and reporting activities.

During Phase 2 of the NIST performance measures development process,the organization will identify and document the information security performance ____ that would guide security control implementation for the information security program of a specific information system.

In security management,____ is "the comprehensive evaluation of the technical and nontechnical security controls of an IT system to support the process that establishes the extent to which a particular design and implementation meets a set of specified security requirements.

One of the priorities in building an information security measures program is determining whether these measures will be macro-focus or micro-focus.____ measures examine the performance of the overall security program.

One of the fundamental challenges in information security performance measurement is the definition of ____ security.