CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
A CISO reports to the CIO and provides regular security updates to the board audit committee. The CEO has delegated security accountability to the CFO. Which governance structure does this reflect?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Hybrid with executive accountability
This structure shows the CISO reporting to CIO (dotted line to board), with executive accountability assigned to CFO, typical of a tiered governance model.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Decentralized with business unit CISO
Why it's wrong here
No business unit CISO mentioned.
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Outsourced security management
Why it's wrong here
No outsourcing described.
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Centralized with CISO reporting to CEO
Why it's wrong here
CISO does not report to CEO here.
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Hybrid with executive accountability
Why this is correct
Correct: CISO to CIO, board updates, CFO accountable.
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