20+ practice questions focused on Protection of Information Assets — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Protection of Information Assets PracticeAn organization is implementing a data loss prevention (DLP) solution. Which of the following is the BEST approach to reduce false positives during initial deployment?
Explanation: Deploying a DLP solution in monitor-only mode allows the organization to observe what data is being transmitted and generate alerts without blocking any traffic. This enables security teams to analyze the alerts against actual business workflows, fine-tune policies, and eliminate false positives before moving to an active enforcement mode. It is a best practice for initial deployment to avoid disrupting legitimate business operations.
During an audit, an IS auditor finds that the organization uses a cloud-based identity provider (IdP) for single sign-on (SSO) but does not enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation to reduce risk?
Explanation: Enforcing MFA for all users accessing any application is the best recommendation because it directly addresses the lack of a second authentication factor, which is the primary control to mitigate credential theft and unauthorized access. In a cloud-based IdP SSO environment, a single compromised password grants access to all integrated applications, so MFA must be applied universally to protect the entire trust boundary, not just external-facing apps. This aligns with NIST SP 800-63B and zero-trust principles, ensuring that every authentication request is verified with something the user knows and something they have.
An organization has implemented role-based access control (RBAC). Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of RBAC?
Explanation: RBAC simplifies user permission management by assigning permissions to roles rather than individuals, allowing administrators to grant or revoke access by modifying role memberships. This reduces administrative overhead and the risk of permission errors, as changes propagate automatically to all users in a role. The primary benefit is operational efficiency in access control, not direct security features like encryption or malware protection.
An IS auditor is reviewing an organization's data classification policy. Which of the following findings is MOST critical?
Explanation: Without identified data owners, no one is accountable for classifying, protecting, or granting access to data assets. This foundational gap undermines the entire data classification policy, making it impossible to enforce controls like encryption or access reviews. The CISA emphasizes that data owner assignment is the first step in any data governance framework.
A company is implementing a privileged access management (PAM) system. Which of the following is the MOST important control to prevent lateral movement after a privileged account is compromised?
Explanation: Just-in-time (JIT) privilege elevation is the most important control to prevent lateral movement because it eliminates standing privileged access. By granting temporary, time-bound privileges only when needed, JIT reduces the attack surface and ensures that even if an attacker compromises a privileged account, they cannot use those credentials to move laterally to other systems after the access window expires. This directly addresses the root cause of lateral movement: persistent privileged credentials that can be reused across the network.
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3. Focus on exam traps
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4. Reach 80% consistently
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