CISM Information Security Programme Practice Question
A CISO is establishing a vendor risk management (TPRM) program. Which THREE of the following are key components of an effective TPRM program?
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Why each option matters
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Exit procedures to ensure data is returned or destroyed.
A TPRM program includes onboarding risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and exit procedures to manage risks throughout the vendor lifecycle.
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Exit procedures to ensure data is returned or destroyed.
Why this is correct
Proper termination reduces residual risk.
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Performing a single annual assessment for all vendors.
Why it's wrong here
Frequency should be risk-based, not one-size-fits-all.
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Onboarding risk assessment based on vendor criticality and data access.
Why this is correct
Initial assessment is essential.
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Requiring all vendors to have ISO 27001 certification.
Why it's wrong here
Not all vendors need this; risk-based approach is better.
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Ongoing monitoring of vendor security posture.
Why this is correct
Continuous monitoring detects changes in risk.
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