PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WELL ILLUSTRATED.
1. What member of an organization should decide where the information security
functions belong within the organizational structure? Why? answer >> Not sure
2. List and describe the options for placing the information security function
within the organization. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option
answer >> > IT
> Physical security
> Admin services
> Insurance and risk mg
> The legal dot
Advs./dis?
3. For each major information security job covered title covered in the chapter,
list and describe the key qualifications and requirements for the position. answer
>> See next few cards
CISO answer >> Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Sometimes grad degree
- Communication, interpersonal, management skills
, PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY
Reds:
- Manages the overall InfoSec program
- Drafts/approves InfoSec policies
- Works w/ CIO on strategic, develops tactical, works w/ sec mgrs. on operational
- Develops InfoSec budgets
- Sets priorities for purchase/imply of InfoSec projects/tech
- Makes decisions/recommendations for recruiting/hiring/firing
- Acts as InfoSec team spokesperson
CSO answer >> Qualifications:
- CISO's position may be combined with physical security responsibilities
- Demonstrate experience as a security mar w/ planning, policy, and budgets
Reds:
- familiar with InfoSec reds and "guards, gates, guns" approach
Security Manager answer >> Qualification
- Bachelor's in tech, bus, or sec-related
- CISSP certification
- often have accreditation
- ability to draft middle- and lower-level policies, standards, and guidelines
- budgeting, project management, and hiring and firing
- ability to manage technicians